Worth Over $59,203,573 Famed Equestrian Calls Out a Suspicious Move at the End of Belterra Park Race

The sports industry and betting go hand in hand. However, match outcomes should influence bets and not the other way around. Following a very suspicious move pulled at the end of the Belterra Park racetrack, a legendary equestrian has raised red flags. A video clip of the race’s climax is currently making rounds on social media and is accumulating massive outrage.

The jockey of the leading racehorse can be seen slowing down and looking back at another competitor as he passes him. The strange last-second move so close to victory has raised alarms all over. Leading equestrian icon Chantal Sutherland has called the jockey out for the suspicious behavior in a social media post. 

Equestrian jockey allows his competitor to win

Belterra Park has a well-renowned equestrian racetrack. The video clip of the race receiving flak on social media was conducted on 2nd August 2023. Rider Gregory Romero was riding Scooteranddabigman and was leading the race. The rookie racehorse, which could have achieved its first victory, ended up with an unbelievable second-position finish.

The slowed-down video clip clearly shows Romero in the clear while rider John McKee gained speed on him. While spectators thought that Romero would easily speed through and win the race, he did the unexpected and slowed down while turning his head to watch McKee pass by. Legendary equestrian Chantal Sutherland called out Romero in a tweet and tagged the Belterra Park racetrack as well.

Chantal Sutherland questions Belterra Park officials

Chantal Sutherland is a multiple Graded stakes-winning equestrian jockey. She hails from Canada and has been racing for 23 years now. Picking up racing since she was a teenager, she has come a long way and has gained the status of a celebrity. The 47-year-old is the poster girl for the Del Mar racetrack in San Diego. She has also appealed to the entertainment industry and works as a model. She became the first female rider ever to win the Santa Anita Handicap race in 2011 and has earned over $59,203,573 as a jockey.

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Addressing the Belterra Park racetrack in her tweet, she wrote, “What is happening here @Belterra ummm calling Stewards….” The Twitter community has responded very aggressively to the video and is calling for a ban on Romero and to revoke his riding license. The race was valued at $13,600 in purse, and its length was five furlongs. Instances of fixing in equestrian events are met with strict penalties. However, they are not uncommon. Nonetheless, watchful eyes of watchdogs and veterans like Sutherland are always on the lookout for any suspicious activities, effectively deterring such acts.

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