Mad jockey lands a 'Zidane' on racehorse

Jockey Paul O'Neill, who was caught on camera butting his horse, has apologised for his "stupid mistake".



Horseracing fans watched with disbelief at O'Neill's Zinedine Zidane-like reaction being dislodged by his mount City Affair at Stratford on Sunday.

The 26-year-old Irishman, who now faces a ban, had endured a torrid time getting City Affair to the start of the selling hurdle.

The fractious hurdler shied and dislodged him as they veered towards the starter's car.

As O'Neill grabbed the reins, he was shown by racing channel Attheraces butting the horse.

You can see a video of the incident here.