"Angry jockey does a 'Zidane' to his horse," read the headline in a recent edition of London's Evening Standard.
The action of Paul O'Neill, who lowered the boom on his ride at the Stratford Racecourse on Sunday, was likened to the infamous head butt by French soccer star Zinedine Zidane in the World Cup final.
City Affair had reportedly been unruly in the prerace parade ring, ultimately throwing O'Neill. The jockey got to his feet and grabbed the reins, pulling the horse to him, before lowering the butt of his helmet into it.
The Horseracing Regulatory Authority decided Monday to hold an inquiry after reviewing TV replays. City Affair went on to finish fourth in the two-mile race. O'Neill, 26, was given a caution by stewards for his use of the whip during the race."
What, no red card? And, this is what happens when Yankees retire!
~Adam
