{"id":3303,"date":"2026-03-12T15:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=3303"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:21:14","slug":"cheltenham-jockeys-at-centre-of-racism-storm-issue-joint-statement-live-on-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=3303","title":{"rendered":"Cheltenham jockeys at centre of racism storm issue joint statement live on TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Queally and de Boinville appeared to bury the hatchet (Picture: ITV Racing)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The two Cheltenham jockeys at the centre of a racism row have buried the hatchet on live television.<\/p>\n

Nico De Boinville and Declan Queally clashed ahead of the opening race of the second day of action on Wednesday at Prestbury Park.<\/p>\n

Queally, riding I\u2019ll Sort That, and De Boinville on Act Of Innocence were jostling for positions close to the tapes with their row picked up by the ITV cameras.<\/p>\n

Amateur rider Queally claimed immediately after the race he \u2018was being abused\u2019 by de Boinville. In a subsequent interview with the Racing Post, the Waterford jockey alleged the comments were of a racial nature.<\/p>\n

\u2018It was competitive down there and I got repeated racial abuse from Nico de Boinville when I was coming in around the corner and then he called me a f*****g p***k couple of times in front of the ITV camera,\u2019 Queally said.<\/p>\n

De Boinville \u2018categorically denied\u2019 allegations he racially abused Irish rival Queally in an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live.<\/p>\n

And shortly after his comments aired, the two appeared on ITV\u2019s live coverage side-by-side outside the weight room, shaking hands in front of the cameras.<\/p>\n

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The jockeys clashed ahead of the opening race of day two (Picture: ITV Racing)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Asked by ITV\u2019s Matt Chapman if the matter could be put to bed, Queally said: \u2018Yes, it\u2019s all sorted. All is forgiven and best of luck to Nico in the future.<\/p>\n

Asked if it is important to move on now, De Boinville said: \u2018Very much so and I appreciate Declan and wish him the best.\u2019<\/p>\n

The two shook hands for a second time before heading off in different directions.<\/p>\n

The British Horseracing Authority\u2019s inquiry into a complaint is underway although it is not expected to conclude until after the Festival.<\/p>\n

A report from the BHA said: \u00a0\u2018An enquiry was held into a complaint received from Mr D. Queally regarding an incident at the start.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018The Stewards, having heard the initial evidence from Queally and Nico de Boinville, have adjourned the matter to obtain further evidence.\u2019<\/p>\n

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