![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/punters-in-a-state-of-shock-as-certain-winner-throws-away-victory-with-final-fence-disaster/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/james-bowen-riding-ile-de-774420227.jpg&description=PUNTERS were left in a state of shock after an almost certain winner threw away victory with a dramatic final-fence fall. Ile De Jersey hit the lowest odds of 1.01 on the Betfair exchange and looked to have a 2m2f novice handicap at Taunton sewn up. Ile De Jersey looked to be cruising to victory under jockey Bowen until disaster struck at the last Horse and jockey hit the deck in dramatic scenes at TauntonCredit: Getty Thankfully the horse and rider were perfectly OK after the incidentCredit: Getty Ridden by top jockey James Bowen and trained by the legendary Nicky Henderson, punters were ready to cash in their winning slips as the four-year-old filly bounded clear. But the 11-5 favourite soon silenced those cheers when slipping after landing the last, sending Bowen crashing to the floor. The jockey's fall was captured in dramatic photos - and fortunately he and the horse were unharmed in the incident. Punters could not believe what they had witnessed - in scenes reminiscent of Galopin Des Champs' infamous fall at Cheltenham earlier this year. One said: "That was a brutal fall for Ile De Jersey at the last fence with the race at her mercy." Another wrote: "Ile De Jersey. How has that happened?" William Hill: Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets - CLAIM HERE Betfair: Bet £10 Get £30 - CLAIM HERE Paddy Power: Bet £20 and get it back as cash if it loses - CLAIM HERE Sky Bet: Bet £10 on Racing and get £30 in free bets - CLAIM HERE Ladbrokes: Bet £5 Get £20 - CLAIM HERE Coral: Bet £5 Get £20 - CLAIM HERE William Hill: 18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 13.04.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook. Further terms apply. Begambleaware.org Betfair - Place a min £10 bet on the Sportsbook on odds of min 1/2 (1.5), get £30 in Free Bets. Rewards valid for 30 days. SMS verification required. Only deposits via cards will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly 18+ begambleaware.org Paddy Power: New customers only. Place your){kind=link}
PUNTERS were left in a state of shock after an almost certain winner threw away victory with a dramatic final-fence fall.
Ile De Jersey hit the lowest odds of 1.01 on the Betfair exchange and looked to have a 2m2f novice handicap at Taunton sewn up.
Ridden by top jockey James Bowen and trained by the legendary Nicky Henderson, punters were ready to cash in their winning slips as the four-year-old filly bounded clear.
But the 11-5 favourite soon silenced those cheers when slipping after landing the last, sending Bowen crashing to the floor.
The jockey’s fall was captured in dramatic photos – and fortunately he and the horse were unharmed in the incident.