Schiller taken to Hospital after pre-race fall at Canterbury
Schiller was aboard the Gary Portelli -trained Rockabye Roxy when the filly reared going out onto the track, sending Schiller to the turf.
Schiller was conscious, moving his limbs and talking when treated by paramedics, but he was complaining of soreness in his back.
All races on the Canterbury card were put back a race due to the delay while waiting for a replacement ambulance. The last race will be run at 5pm.
Gallo Nero, Superalloy in the Group 1 Queensland Derby and Payline in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
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