Two jockeys cleared after Caulfield Cup fall; horse euthanised

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 04:02 · Archive

Two top jockeys walked away from a dramatic fall at the Caulfield Cup on Saturday; one horse was euthanised.

Top jockeys Jye McNeil and Mark Zahra were cleared of serious injury after falling in a dramatic finish at the Caulfield Cup on Saturday. Both walked away from the fall but were taken to hospital for assessment.

McNeil's mount Ohope Wins was euthanised following the incident. Zahra's horse Half Yours survived the fall and suffered only cuts. Zahra was discharged late on Saturday night. "Thanks everyone for the calls and messages. I'm OK and home," Zahra wrote. "No serious damage. Very stiff and sore, but nothing a cold glass of champagne can't fix."

McNeil was expected to be discharged on Sunday. According to a statement issued by former Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga on McNeil's behalf, the jockey was "understandably a little shaken" but had no apparent broken bones. Kanga praised the care provided by Racing Victoria doctors, the first-aid team and the Victorian Jockey Association.

McNeil sent condolences to the connections of Ohope Wins, including owner Mr Zhang and the Chris Waller Racing team.

How it is being reported

• Health update issued on ‘shaken’ jockey Jye McNeil and Mark Zahra after Caulfield Cup tragedyTwo top riders were taken to hospital and one horse was euthanised following the dramatic fall.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 03:41
• Health update issued on ‘shaken’ jockey Jye McNeil and Mark Zahra after Caulfield Cup tragedyTwo top riders were taken to hospital and one horse was euthanised following the dramatic fall.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 03:41

In this story: Jye McNeil · Mark Zahra · Caulfield Cup · Chris Waller Racing · Racing Victoria · Victorian Jockey Association

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