"All sorted, it was the heat of the moment and all is forgiven. Best of luck to Nico in the future. De Boinville said: I appreciate Declan and wish him the best, before adding thank to the former jockey, Davy Russell, for intervening to sort out their dispute."
"It was heated down there, we're sportspeople and as was said this morning, tempers can rise. But we'll see what the BHA say. I was where Nico wanted to be and unfortunately what happened, happened. Everyone would like to put this stupid matter behind them."
"There was effing and blinding, there was a racial comment thrown, I've told the BHA but I'd prefer to enjoy my day. The starting procedures were an issue again when the Mares' Novice Hurdle, the Jack Richards Novice Handicap Chase and Pertemps Hurdle final all failed to get away first time."
Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville reconciled on Thursday following a contentious pre-race confrontation on Wednesday involving verbal abuse with racial elements. The incident occurred when Queally positioned himself near the running rail before a Grade One race. Both riders publicly resolved their differences in the weighing room at Cheltenham, shaking hands and expressing goodwill toward each other. Queally acknowledged the heated moment and attributed the conflict to competitive tension. De Boinville thanked Davy Russell for mediating. Despite their reconciliation, the British Horseracing Authority proceeded with its investigation to determine whether further action was warranted. Additionally, multiple false starts during the festival prompted the BHA to announce a comprehensive review of starting procedures.
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