Awful moment jockey Richie McLernon gets trapped under horse Conkwell Legend after 'brutal' fall at Exeter | 30J00RY | 2024-02-13 09:08:01
Miraculously both the rider and runner Conkwell Legend have been up on their ft afterwards and none the more severe because of some heroic fast considering from fellow jockey David B
THIS is the awful moment jockey Richie McLernon will get trapped beneath a horse after a fall at Exeter.
Miraculously both the rider and runner Conkwell Legend have been up on their ft afterwards and none the more severe because of some heroic fast considering from fellow jockey David Bass.
But there have been fears as cameras caught the moment the ten-year-old chaser came down on the third-last fence in a veterans' handicap.
The 10-1 shot had hit the entrance when he pecked on landing and couldn't remain upright.
Conkwell Legend crumpled to the ground and McLernon was ejected from the saddle.
As he rolled forward the horse's momentum sent him ahead too and he stopped proper on prime of McLernon.
Thankfully McLernon's head was above the horse's physique but nonetheless nearly all of the thoroughbred's 500kg weight was on the jockey's sides and ribcage.
Commentator Richard Hoiles confirmed each have been OK afterwards, writing on X: "Pleased to say Conkwell Legend and Richie Mclernon okay having briefly been trapped beneath the horse."
And he revealed Bass rushed to help McLernon after getting off his own horse.
Hoiles added: "David Bass dismounted Run To Gold to assist Richie McLernon."
Viewers have been relieved to listen to the excellent news, with one describing the incident as 'brutal' and one other 'horrible'.
There have been some nasty late incidents in races lately.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> Trainer Tim Vaughan was left 'absolutely gutted' after his horse Crossbeau fell at the last hurdle in a race at Chepstow.
That meant 999-1 in-running Borodale was capable of sneak by way of and win.
Luckily both jockey and horse have been OK after the incident as properly.
Meanwhile, former Grand Nationwide winner Graham Lee has spoken for the first time since his life-threatening fall at Newcastle final November.
In a press release released by way of the Injured Jockeys Fund, he thanked individuals for his or her help and stated he was hoping to return residence within the next few months.
Lee stated: "It's three months now since my accident and I assumed it was applicable for me to say something publicly for the first time.
"Frankly, I've been overwhelmed by the unbelievable help and good wishes despatched by everyone and I'd wish to thank you all a lot on behalf of myself, my wife Becky and our youngsters, Amy and Robbie.
"It seems like I'm in a bit of a bubble right here on the James Prepare dinner Spinal Unit but the women share with me all the messages that they're receiving and every single one is appreciated, as is the help of my great pals who proceed to visit me so repeatedly and maintain my spirits up.
"I by no means actually thought-about that I had achieved that a lot as a jockey and it appears crazy that so many people are considering of us all. I can't deny it has been – and continues to be – exhausting for us all, however these messages, assist us all a lot.
"I might also wish to thank the workforce of nurses here who are simply unbelievable in the across the clock care and help they provide us all.
"As most of you realize, the injuries I've suffered are life-changing and there's a lengthy street ahead.
"But we've got simply acquired planning permission so that work can start to adapt our house within the hope that that I can depart hospital during the subsequent few months.
"Thanks again. I am really humbled and grateful."
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