Horse Racing

Race at Churchill Downs postponed after rider injured


Eighth race at Churchill Downs October 30 was suspended mid-race after jockey Alex Achard was injured in a spill on a horse on the first turn of the 1/16-mile race on a sloppy track.

Achard joins Storyteller Racing and Schroeck Racing’s Boss Paddock , who fell while in a tight area in the middle of a tight field during the early stages of the optional 2-year-old race, unlocks his rider. A drawn horse, Frank’s Honor , appeared to have made slight contact with the fallen horse while trying to dodge it outside. That horse continued into the first turn in last place after being held firmly by rider Brian Hernandez Jr.

According to Darren Rogers, senior director of communications services at Churchill Downs, Achard was awake when examined and complained of pain in his right knee. Achard was taken to University Hospital Louisville, he added.

The rider, who started his career in France before riding full-time in the US in early 2018, has ridden 48 winners this year from 317 rides. Last year, he scored the biggest win in the US on in love in the Keeneland Turf Mile Stakes (G1T).

Paddock Boss, son of Spinning candy coached by Rodolphe Brisset, died from an irreversible injury to his left front leg, according to Rogers.

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Churchill Downs broadcaster Travis Stone announced the cancellation of the race with about half a mile remaining, saying, “Please note: the race is being postponed. The race is being postponed with hand That tough race into the clubhouse.”

Jockeys begin to restrict their mounts when entering the ramp, with Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Echo again led by Ricardo Santana Jr.

Refunds have been issued for bets placed specifically on the eighth race. Multi-race bets return consolation bonuses and rewards with one less winner in the required sequences.

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