The Runaway

almost got away

"Noooooo!!!! I don't want to go back to my stall! You can't make me!"

An exciting scene on a muddy Saratoga morning. A Thoroughbred has grabbed the bit and won't stop for his rider (right) and the pony girl and her horse (left) have sprinted out to catch them. I was so impressed with the pony- he went from standing quietly to a flat-out gallop in seconds. No horses or riders were injured.

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~ Liberty Images says:

Ooo, nice catch. Hope no one was hurt!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Rock and Racehorses says:

Thanks! Everybody was fine.
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Four Doxn says:

Fantastic glimpse behind the scene!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheer Images says:

Wonderful shot!!
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Time Standing Still says:

Oh my gosh! What a capture!!!!

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mogace says:

wow exciting stuff - glad the outcome was ok
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*AT says:

great catch of the ponys flying legs clearing the mud & on a loose rein too!
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sclaycomb65 says:

awesome catch
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

MrClean1982 says:

Wow!! Great action shot!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

*nichie hao says:

Awww. At first i thought it was unfair play on the track :]
What a nice story ^^
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Isabelle Ann says:

A great moment--especially happy no horse or rider was hurt. Such an adrenaline-filled sport thatt things are bound to go amiss now and then. To the horse: You go girl!
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BlacNFlat says:

great shot- I love to watch the ponies go after the runaways...they always look like they know just what to do without any direction from the rider
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Benedetto Riba says:

Wonderful capture.
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PhotoFusion says:

Well done!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

PreciousKittyKat =^..^= says:

What an amazing shot! Glad to hear nobody was hurt!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

lowcountrypen says:

woo scary stuff if you have ever been the one on the runaway, the track is a blur under your feet, most excellent capture
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Scotch Megafleet Photography says:

The jockey looks pretty calm which is good! Great capture. ; D
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Very nice capture. Hurray for the pony girl!

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ktbug13827 says:

wow awesome and exciting shot!
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TheEaglesNest says:

Welcome back to Saratoga!
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Esteban_Soria_fotos says:

It´s a stunning action-picture, really good!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

rowingmum says:

Pretty amazing.... both your shot and the pony girl. I give her a lot of credit for great control of the situation. Nice for you to be at the right place and the right time to get that great shot. Have fun in Saratoga.
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fowlplayfcr says:

Wow! When I saw the thumbnail I just had to see the photo. Amazing!
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Kerri-Jo says:

I just have to say "wow" again!!

amazing capture!
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sveitakelling says:

That shot and capture of the moment is just great!!

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xxmemorabilia says:

Wow! I hope the grey colt/filly didn't do anything damaging, mentally or physically to him/herself.
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KJKing says:

wow. amazing capture!!!!
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SiriusFCR_ says:

awesome catch! Glad it ended well!!!
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Xena~ says:

Wow what a shot and a story. You were at the right place at the right time!
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nightshadesart says:

wow! Nice shot!
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Claytonia says:

Excellent capture . . . it captures so much more than just an interesting visual. Great work!
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krishallpolo says:

Wow!!!
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sagetopaz says:

This has to be one of your best actions shots! Amazing capture! Glad everyone was ok.
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mixedupmedia says:

WOW - What a shot!!! Amazing and I love your story also.
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samatt says:

great capture.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Tabbyheart says:

WOW. Amazing what they can do.
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Natashya Bay says:

Absolutely incredible shot. I'm rather moved by the contradiction in the photo; it looks so "calm." Lovely.
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timex6979 says:

the pony in that picture is named KC, and is a truly cool individual, his rider, Natalie, is lucky to have him.
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dmpls114 says:

my favorite part is how close his right stirrup is to slipping from his toe- looks like she caught up in the nick of time
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ambizzleness says:

Ugh.. I hate when the exercise riders stand straight up. pulling back does nothing for a racehorse What he should have done was stayed at his normal position and pull down and bend his wrist towards him that turns the bit upright in the horse's mouth and that works better for a racehorse and standing up is so bad for their back with the micro fractures and all .. nice save though
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Amanda L McCracken says:

great catch!
both on your part and the pony girl's!!!
that's intense.
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ZaraS Photo's says:

Beautiful!

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sagetopaz says:

Your photo is a great example of the real action and split second excitement that can happen everyday at the track. Another shot of real life in horse racing. Sweet shot.
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kiwipilu says:

wow you caught a great moment!
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great shot I had one of those except my bridle came off!!!!!
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