21 October 2023 , 14:00
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Jockey Hayley Turner has revealed how she had to be rescued from her car when it became stuck in floods.
The record-breaking rider was travelling to Redcar race on Friday when she got marooned and was forced to call the emergency services. The 40-year-old is two victories short of a landmark 1,000 career winners and missed the chance to add to her score when she failed to make it to the racecourse.
She was due to ride Run Zarak Run who duly romped home under replacement PJ McDonald. Turner told ITV Racing: “My dream was nearly in place, but I had a bit of an incident yesterday.
“Basically my car is floating down the Great North Road somewhere on my way to Redcar.
“I had to call 999 and get the fireman to come and rescue me – I actually got a fireman’s lift out of my car window.
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“The horse then won about 15 lengths so a very frustrating day. I’m car-less and win-less as well.”