Two of Australia’s greatest jockeys Jamie Kah and Craig Williams have been hospitalised after a horror accident at Flemington on Saturday.
Jamie Kah was knocked unconscious and was thought-about to be in a “severe” situation after being rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The Victorian Jockey’s Affiliation introduced late on Saturday evening Kah remained sedated.
She had earlier been cleared of any fractures or mind accidents however was closely concussed after she was left going out and in of consciousness following the horrific fall.
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The star jockey was “speared” into the turf after her horse Flyball clipped the heels of the eventual winner Veight within the Group 2 Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m).
Williams additionally suffered a damaged collarbone, damaged ribs, a damaged finger and a concussion of his personal after his horse Dubenenko tripped over Kah’s fallen horse.
Racing Victoria confirmed he has been in a position to converse along with his household
The horses had been galloped on after the incident and reportedly suffered simply minor abrasions.
Vets can even examine the horses once more within the morning.
Victorian Jockeys’ Affiliation boss Matt Hyland mentioned Kah’s fall was “fairly extreme”.
“Each riders have suffered a head knock, notably Jamie,” Hyland mentioned.
“She was unconscious for a time frame however fortunately is acutely aware now.
“It seems as if every little thing else appears OK.”
There was an extended 40-minute delay after the autumn as paramedics labored on the fallen jockeys whereas Kah’s associate and fellow jockey Ben Melham rode the subsequent winner earlier than he went to hitch her in hospital.
“I’m going to place the cue within the rack for the day and simply make sure that she is all proper,” Melham mentioned.
“It’s only a reminder of how harmful the job will be, the final week or so, however proper now winners should not necessary so long as everyone seems to be OK.”
Kah was set to journey In Secret within the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap, however her spot was taken by Dean Holland who rode the star horse to victory.
It comes only a week after jockeys Ethan Bronn and Mark Zahra additionally fell at Flemington.
Brown remains to be in hospital after struggling inner accidents when his horse Maximillius rolled on prime of him.
Zahra escaped harm and each horses survived the incident.
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