25 February 2023 , 13:38
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A jockey amused viewers when he made an unfortunate slip-up in a post-race interview.
Callum Shepherd had been in unstoppable form on Lingfield's card, racing to a 560-1 four-timer. But he was left cringing when he accidentally said 'sex' instead of 'success' in a chat with Matt Chapman.
The Sky Sports Racing presenter was talking to the rider about his link with George Scott, who provided two of his winners on Friday's programme.
"We've had quite a lot of sex," he said, before quickly correcting himself: "Quite a lot of success together - that came out a bit wrong!"
The blip left Chapman chuckling and suggesting to Shepherd that the clip may go viral. He gritted his teeth and asked 'is this live?' before heading back to the weighing room.
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Many racing fans found the exchange entertaining and left comments on social media.
Accompanying their post with laughing emojis, one wrote: "Tremendous."
A second person wrote light-heartedly: "Do not mess up in an interview with Matt Chapman because your not getting away with it."
And a third simply added: "Class."
Shepherd rode the first three winners – and later boosted the day's gains on 6-1 shot Divine Messenger. Owned and trained by Emma Owen, the gelding recorded his second course and distance success inside a week.
After the neck verdict in the Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Classified Stakes, Shepherd said: "He's a nine-year-old thriving and enjoying his racing. It's nice to see."
The haul was kick-started by two George Scott-trained runners, Cariad (13-2) and Goose Rock (11-8f) – and followed by Stuart Williams' Wyvern (7-2) in the Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap.
Divine Messenger (right) was the final winner in Callum Shepherd's 560-1 four-timer (PA)At Exeter, veteran Gwencily Berbas rolled back the years to land the feature Virgin Bet Devon National Handicap Chase. Sent off at 13-2, the two and a half-length scorer gave jockey Philip Armson his 25th winner of the season.
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No action was taken as there were no markers on the railings to indicate the hurdle course – and it was also not visible on the track's map.
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