Dangers of Racing

There was a nasty 3 horse spill in Sat Afternoon's 8th race.The 5 horse "Superior Straits" with Frank Fuentes riding , drifted out taking down the 8 horse "Seliman" with Ismael Mosquiera up and the 9 "Willie Katchem" with Isaias Cardenas riding .Both those Jocks and Horses were okay. April Friesen was not so lucky. April , who was making a comeback after being away for a couple of years was riding "Market Flair" when the 2 Horses in front of her went down , she had no where to go. Her Horse went down face first slamming her into the dirt. Last I heard she was in serious condition with a broken back , broken ribs , punctured lungs.
This highlights how extremely dangerous horse racing can be , and those of us who get their thrills and entertainment from watching the races really should appreciate that the Jockeys put their lives on the line every time they get on that Horse. Lets all think positive thoughts for April and hope she has a full and speedy recovery.
DC

TO WATCH THIS RACE CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE , THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE RACE REPLAYS AT HASTINGS RACECOURSE.
THIS IS RACE 8 ON MAY 15