Shane Kelly taken to hospital for further observation following Brighton fall

Jockey Shane Kelly has been taken to hospital for further assessment following a nasty incident at Brighton on Tuesday evening.

Kelly was riding 11-8 favourite Finvarra in division one of the mile handicap (8.05), who was leading the field before falling heavily three furlongs out, which sent the jockey crashing through the railings.

Kelly was stretchered into the ambulance and was conscious and speaking, but has been taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital for further checks.

Brighton clerk of the course Philip Hide said: "The news with Shane is that he's gone off to Royal Sussex County hospital for further observation. He's conscious and speaking, but he's gone for further checks because the hospital is so local."

The Group 2-winning jockey has enjoyed a fine season in the saddle so far, notching his first Royal Ascot success in the Wokingham Stakes on Rohaan, who he also landed the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock on earlier in the year.

The Evan Williams-trained Finvarra sadly suffered a fatal injury in the incident. His two career victories were over course-and-distance at the seaside track earlier this season.

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