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SARGA.CO – On February 3, 1989, the world of horse racing was stunned by one of the most unforgettable moments in track history. An apprentice jockey named Nate Hubbard literally hung on to secure second place — not on the saddle, but on his horse’s neck.
At the time, Hubbard was riding Sweetwater Oak at Golden Gate Fields. Approaching the finish line, the horse stumbled, throwing Hubbard out of the saddle. Instead of falling to the ground, he lurched forward and instinctively grabbed the mare’s neck.
In those dramatic seconds, Hubbard — half falling, half floating — held on tightly as his body dangled in midair. Sweetwater Oak continued running and crossed the finish line with Hubbard clinging on like a scene from an action movie.
Another miracle followed after the race ended. The track stewards ruled the result valid and official. Their reasoning? Hubbard’s feet never touched the ground, and Sweetwater Oak continued to carry the assigned weight throughout the race. Technically, he was still “riding” the horse.
This strange, tense, and astonishing incident is still remembered as one of the most dramatic finish saves in horse racing history — a story of quick reflexes, courage, and a bit of luck in the most crucial seconds.
(Source: American Horseracing Legends)
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