Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville have resolved their disagreement following Queally’s claim that De Boinville made a racially abusive remark towards him during the Cheltenham Festival. The incident occurred during the Turners Novices’ Hurdle, the first race on the second day of the festival, where both riders were involved in a contentious start amid a large field of 21 horses, resulting in two false starts before the race commenced.
De Boinville finished second on Act Of Innocence, while Queally came in fifth on I’ll Sort That. Post-race, Queally expressed his displeasure with the situation, labeling De Boinville’s behavior as unacceptable. Queally reported the incident to the BHA stewards, claiming that the comments made were of a racial nature. In response, De Boinville declined to comment.
However, the tension between the two riders seems to have been resolved. In a subsequent interview with ITV after a race, Queally and De Boinville reconciled, shaking hands and confirming that the matter had been amicably settled. Queally acknowledged the incident as a heat-of-the-moment conflict and extended his best wishes to De Boinville. De Boinville reciprocated the sentiment, expressing appreciation towards Queally and thanking Davy Russell for helping to resolve the issue.
The duo exchanged handshakes before parting ways to prepare for their upcoming race. Former Champion Jockey AP McCoy commended the riders for their resolution. This positive turn of events marked a peaceful conclusion to the earlier dispute.
