A recent sulky road race along the N21 near Newcastlewest resulted in a dramatic pile-up involving at least four sulkies. Onlookers filmed the chaotic scene on Sunday, where two horses found themselves on the ground, while a third horse crashed into a passing car. The incident has raised pressing concerns over the safety of sulky racing on public roads, not only for the horses and drivers involved but also for motorists who could be jeopardized in such chaotic events. This highlights an urgent need for regulations in the sport to enhance safety.
During a recent sulky race on the N21 near Newcastlewest, a chaotic pile-up occurred leaving two horses down and one in collision with a car.
Eyewitnesses captured the spectacle of at least four sulkies racing at high speed, highlighting the recklessness of the situation as danger loomed.
The incident on Sunday has raised concerns over the safety of sulky racing on public roads, particularly the risks to both horses and motorists.
The footage of the race demonstrates the urgent need for regulations to ensure the safety of participants and bystanders in such races.
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