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Princess Lunar loses rider and jumps in local Gold Coast river.
On extraordinary moment occurred at Gold Coast races on TAB Wave Day, the main lead in day to next Saturday's Magic Millions card when four-year-old mare Princess Lunar got loose from jockey Tegan Harrison on the way to the start for the Pierata First Yearlings Quality Handicap over 900 metres.
What ensued, Princess Lunar broke through perimeter fencing, crossed a grassy embankment and took a swim in the nearby Nerang River and settled in a canal.
As Princess Lunar went for a swim, the raceday starter – Ken Watson - and barrier attendants swam out to successfully retrieve the mare – a winner of three races in 10 starts.
As the situation cooled on the summery 28-degree day, the remaining races on the card were delayed by one race.
Princess Lunar was imspected by Racing Queensland vets and given a clean bill of health.
Track or canal?
— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) January 7, 2023
Princess Lunar chose to cool off in the canal instead
Starter Kenny Watson deserves a medal for his heroics pic.twitter.com/Myt5JO27kr
