Helmet Cam Ostrich Race at Canterbury Park with Jockey Denny Velazquez

Jockey Denny Velazquez rides an ostrich named "Bird is the Word" in the Don't Lay an Egg Dash at Canterbury Park on July 21st, 2012. After the two leaders in the race were dropped from their mounts, Denny guided Bird is the Word to a 2nd place finish. The Ostrich race was part of Canterbury's annual Extreme Racing Day, where they feature both camel and ostrich races.
Special thanks goes out to jockey Denny Velazquez for participating in the ostrich race and wearing the helmet cam!

[@109367]

The jockeys laughing through the whole race makes this video xD

[@annem3353]

I just died of laughter... I was on my knees when they fell off and the one guy was like, "Wait, Come back, I need Yooouuuuu!!!

[@theprancingpony6075]

I know ostriches are huge but I didn't know they were strong.

[@waterbug85]

More horse tracks should do this. I have enjoyed watching Canterbury Park Corgi, Bull Dog, Camel and Ostrich races. Hurray to Canterbury Park for having the courage to put on races like these. Probably an insurance nightmare, but what horse track these days doesn't have insurance nightmares.

[@reign1656]

I didn't notice the word "ostrich" so I immediately thought it was an ordinary horse race. I got so fucking confused when I saw what was actually in the gate.

[@emmadelucia5733]

I'm sorry but this was too much for me!!! I was dying!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@clarapedersen123]

At first thought it was a Horse race.... 😂

[@warriorswings]

This was pretty adorable XD

[@PaintKitty1235]

I love ostriches too!and this is so funny!i never seen an ostrich race!

[@schulzz1100]

The way the ostrich’s head snaps towards the front😂😂😂

[@CC45-As]

The way the ostrich turned in sync with the door 😂

[@amberwhite6086]

😂😂😂 Bring this back! 😂😂😂

[@svealightningnest3253]

This was so cool!

[@IMDARKO]

0:40 when your shift ends

[@blakecomedyproductions]

This should be the halftime show at the Kentucky derby

[@deleted2525]

I cant take this seriously 😂😂😄

[@paigexxoo]

OMG 😂 I’m so deadddd 💀💀💀

[@samcocksmith]

What in the fuck this is amazing i can die now

[@GirlyDrifts_]

I wanna do this 😭❤

[@zapper092]

Looks fun.

[@bssaassin1900]

Imagine putting little sattles on chickens with hamsters on board and making a competitive sport out of it

[@thelonevoid621]

Lol, more intense than horseracing🐥

[@michaelbabineau4680]

This is an actual thing? Wow.....

[@ThePhantomSephiroth]

How do you steer?

[@ZebraNinjaFalconWolf]

This is great XD

[@reubenguttenberg7405]

Just like seahorse race from shark tale

[@blankhakahslsjunknownsnskh9067]

It’s a fucking ostrich! Holy shit😒

[@BAAAASJE]

Best fucking race ever

[@babyohmayabe4954]

.. yeah

[@greyhorseazeri]

Almost ran into him!

[@emmy19791]

Oh my god yes

[@natebosshard]

Was this shot on a GoPro?

[@donnabozek]

i love ostriches

[@LincolnTheLabrador]

I did NOT realise people rode ostriches

[@IkeSan]

Donkey kong country was right all along?

[@brandonpool1538]

wtf, it's hilarious! !!

[@lulux8040]

is this actually for real...

[@thesnubb]

*Add a comment...*

[@user-tv7mj2rk5d]

Strusie? No nie mogę xD

[@SimplyBaffa]

Haha that's so funny:)

[@pronosticzx]

🐴😍💟🌹❤️

[@chloe-ym5ou]

what have i gotten myself into???

[@sango1161]

oh wow this is so funny

[@user-px1oc9gh5w]

案外ふざけたところからお祭りになる事はあるかもね。

[@clairep-t5598]

Ostriches really

[@kristynarousova845]

omg!!!!

[@lokchi7246]

Anime new series,Pretty Ostrich any

[@horsegirl2018]

what the heck

[@Angela-iy2qr]

jajaja is so funny

[@xdjackythespark5992]

Wtf

[@nicolew2229]

Ostrics should be Wild IF you want to ride take a horse

[@e.9156]

Ronja Eaglevalley and why shouldn't horses be free too? Where is the difference between riding ostriches and horses?

[@nicolew2229]

horse are more used to be rided

[@peduista27]

Dejen a esos animales en paz

[@Mooch2myLoO]

hahahahahahahahhahaah

[@julenesgood5804]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@edvinafranchet5810]

je me suis perdu sur RUclips

[@kymiwalker2613]

Sick! Not funny.

[@lolgirl778]

hahahahahahahah xd

[@gingerhughes2980]

This is just animal abuse

[@katrine3445]

This is horrible and animal abuse

[@gavriloking5637]

why?

[@eezhan2579]

*how absurd*

[@user-bb5li3mw1g]

аххаа

[@briannabodirlau6511]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂