Lyle Hewitson, Jerry Chau and Karis Teetan got here down when the favorite suffered a fracture, bringing down two others, in a race at Completely satisfied Valley on Wednesday in Hong Kong

Three jockeys have been rushed to hospital after an horrific incident in which a horse suffered a deadly damage. Lyle Hewitson, Jerry Chau and Karis Teetan have been using in race 5 at Completely satisfied Valley, in Hong Kong, on Wednesday, a 5f race handicap.

South African Hewitson was using the 2-1 favorite Seasons Wit, educated by Jamie Richards, when tragedy struck. The horse was being ridden to make a problem from over a furlong out when he fell 75 yards from the road.

Everlasting Fortune, ridden by Chau, and Teetan’s mount Watch This One have been proper behind Seasons Wit and have been introduced down, unable to keep away from the stricken favorite.

Medics rushed to the help of the riders who have been all transferred to hospital for additional evaluation.

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A Hong Kong Jockey Membership assertion mentioned: “Lyle Hewitson and Jerry C L Chau are each acutely aware following the incident. Karis Teetan, who was additionally dislodged and is acutely aware, subsequently stood down from his remaining using engagements.

“The Membership’s Veterinary Officer reported that Seasons Wit suffered a catastrophic fracture of the left forefetlock and couldn’t be saved following the incident, whereas Everlasting Fortunre and Watch This One have been sent to the equine hospital for additional examination.”

In an extra announcement the HKJC mentioned x-rays had revealed that Hewitson had “fractures of his wrist and suspected ankle, with no different identities accidents and he stays below remark”.

The imaging revealed no accidents to Chau who additionally remained below remark. Teetan was present process precautionary imaging.”

Mauritian Teetan has turn into one of the highest riders in Hong Kong and was referred to as up to journey the world’s high sprinter Ka Ying Rising to win a Group 1 in February when common companion Zac Purton was sidelined.

The rider, who’s due to compete in Ascot’s Shergar Cup in August, is sixth in the standings with 38 wins. Hewitson, who has ridden 28 winners ,and Chau, 21. had each ridden winners earlier on the cardboard.