Plumpton officials were forced to void Monday's 2m maiden hurdle as the runners began their final circuit after Wudyastopasking was fatally injured.
The jockeys were instructed to pull up after it became clear the field would not be able to pass the stricken horse. It was one of the first examples of the new stop-race procedure and flags being used.
"The procedure worked really well," said chief steward Richard Westropp. "Unfortunately the horse injured himself approaching a hurdle and then veered off to the bypassing area to the left of it.
"There was nowhere for the runners to go on the next circuit and you have to be aware people attending to the horse – their safety is paramount. The clerk of the course and vet acted quickly and the new flags worked well. All the jockeys followed procedure to the letter."
"We all stopped," said Jamie Moore, rider of Dorking Lad. "We know the procedure. It's unfortunate for the connections of the injured horse. There will be another day for my lad. It's just one of those things."
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