Nico de Boinville hospitalised after fall at Plumpton
De Boinville, riding the 3-1 favourite As The Fella Says for Nicky Henderson, took a tumble at the first hurdle in the Southern Cranes Novices' Handicap Hurdle.
The hurdle was subsequently bypassed as De Boinville received treatment on the track before being taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Sky Sports Racing reported that the leading jockey was conscious following the incident.
He's due to have a busy end to the season, with Jonbon due to run at Sandown this Saturday and Constitution Hill potentially starring at next week's Punchestown Festival.
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