Moore 'distraught' as Goshen unseats rider with Triumph at his mercy

The JCB Triumph Hurdle turned into a nightmare for Jamie Moore as well-fancied Goshen unseated his rider at the last when miles clear.

Having travelled powerfully up front behind Chepstow Grade 1 scorer Allmankind, Gary Moore's runner had the rest of the field fighting for places approaching the final hurdle but stumbled after clearing the flight, giving Moore little chance of staying in the saddle.

Goshen's owner Steve Packham said: "It's one of those things – it's jump racing unfortunately. He was well clear, and Jamie's obviously distraught. It's such a shame, but we'll be back next year."

Asked what Moore said, Packham added: "He didn't realise he was as far clear as he was and he should have popped him perhaps, like he did when everyone said he run down the hurdle at Ascot. But we live to fight another day, don't we?"

As it happened

Jamie Moore and Goshen clear the last with the Triumph Hurdle seemingly in the bagCredit: Dan Mullan

Goshen stumbles, forcing Moore up and out of the saddle with his rivals trailing in behindCredit: Dan Mullan

Moore is unable to stay in the saddle, and heads towards the turf after Goshen's unseatCredit: Getty Images

The rider hits the floor, with onlookers stunned after Goshen's agonising unseatCredit: Dan Mullan

The horse gallops away with Moore beaten on the turfCredit: Dan Mullan (Getty Images)

Both horse and rider were unscathed and the race was handed to the Willie Mullins-trained Burning Victory, a fourth winner of the week for the Irish champion.

Winning rider Paul Townend said: "It's not the nicest way to win a race but I've been on the other end of that too so I know what it feels like. We’ll take every bit of luck we get.

"I jumped the first two well, she didn't jump at all the first run. She's improved so much for that.

"I got her out down the hill and I started to pick up from there. I was lucky enough I had the horse in the position to pick up the pieces."

Mullins added: "I feel very sorry for Gary and Jamie Moore, they had done everything right with him. I'm delighted for my owners but it's not a victory I will be celebrating much I don't think."

Goshen traded at 1.04 on Betfair, with £14,821 matched, while the winner hit 110 on the way to a fortunate success.

Paddy Power refunded all singles, including those placed ante-post, on Goshen.

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