Brooke airlifted to hospital in Newcastle after Hexham fall

Henry Brooke: kicked after falling in a chase at Hexham

Henry Brooke was airlifted to hospital with a suspected collapsed lung on Saturday after a fall at Hexham.

Brooke's mount Old Storm fell at the second fence in the 2m4f novice handicap chase, after which he was flown to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle around two hours after the 2.25 race had taken place.

Brooke was in the front rank on the Brian Ellison-trained seven-year-old when he fell and was struck by a leg of one of the horses in behind.

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Ben HuttonSpotlight tipster

Published on 8 October 2016inNews

Last updated 18:45, 8 October 2016

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