Ballarat apprentice jockey Will Price's riding skills were tested to the limit as the barrier stall opened for his second of the day at Warracknabeal on Saturday.
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His mount Captain Arjento knuckled, hit its nose on the ground and sent Price over his head.
The youngster managed to grab hold and hang on near the seven-year-old's neck for about 100m before losing his grip and hitting the turf.
Although a little shaken, he was quickly to his feet.
Stewards later reported Price was declared fit after being examined by a doctor.
He did not have any other riding commitments for the day.
Captain Arjento, which is trained by Price's master Dan O'Sullivan, was also cleared of any injury.
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