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Theo Gillard taken to hospital following fall at Sedgefield

Jockey Theo Gillard has been taken to hospital. Jockey Theo Gillard has been taken to hospital.
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Theo Gillard was taken to hospital in Middlesbrough on Friday following a fall at Sedgefield.

Gillard was riding Soldier In Mayo for Donald McCain in the Paxtons Pity Me Workshop Top Performance Novices' Handicap Chase, with the 13-8 favourite leading before falling at the third flight.

A statement issued by the Injured Jockeys Fund read: “Following a fall at Sedgefield racecourse today, Friday November 13, professional jockey Theo Gillard was transferred by ambulance to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

“He has suffered chest injuries and is currently in a stable condition. There will be a further update as soon as more information is available.”

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