Jockey Jordan Gainford taken to hospital after fall at Haydock
Gainford was quickly attended to by the medical services and was reported to be conscious.
2.52pm, 15 Feb 2025
JOCKEY JORDAN GAINFORD was taken to Aintree Hospital following a fall from Minella Sixo at Haydock.
The Gordon Elliott-trained six-year-old was just getting into contention in the opening Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle when he suffered a heavy fall at the third-last flight.
Gainford – who has enjoyed a terrific association with Hewick in recent seasons, with victories including the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown and the Galway Plate – was quickly attended to by the medical services and was reported to be conscious before he was transferred for further assessment.
A Jockey Club spokesperson said: “Jordan has been taken to Aintree hospital for further assessment. He was conscious.”
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There was a 25-minute delay to proceedings while medical teams got back into place.
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Jockey Jordan Gainford taken to hospital after fall at Haydock
JOCKEY JORDAN GAINFORD was taken to Aintree Hospital following a fall from Minella Sixo at Haydock.
The Gordon Elliott-trained six-year-old was just getting into contention in the opening Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle when he suffered a heavy fall at the third-last flight.
Gainford – who has enjoyed a terrific association with Hewick in recent seasons, with victories including the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown and the Galway Plate – was quickly attended to by the medical services and was reported to be conscious before he was transferred for further assessment.
A Jockey Club spokesperson said: “Jordan has been taken to Aintree hospital for further assessment. He was conscious.”
There was a 25-minute delay to proceedings while medical teams got back into place.
Haydock Horse Racing Jordan Gainford