Nico de Boinville has been rushed to hospital after suffering a fall at Plumpton. The leading jockey suffered a devastating fall at the first hurdle before requiring treatment on the track.
De Boinville was transferred to the on-course ambulance before heading off for further treatment. The jockey, who frequently races Constitution Hill, was riding race-favourite As The Fella Says in the third race of the day.
The 35-year-old was said to be conscious as he departed and was transported to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
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