Female jockey left with suspected mind damage after horror racing incident
A feminine jockey has been airlifted to hospital with suspected mind accidents after a terrifying incident earlier than a race.
Emily Pomfrett, 34, was thrown from her horse, Wanta Willow, within the parade ring earlier than the fifth race in Brisbane, Australia. Due to the severity of her accidents, the remaining 4 races have been postponed (through the Mirror).
Pomfrett, who can also be a mum and a horse acupuncturist, was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. She was left unconscious with accidents to her sternum, lung and mind accidents, along with her situation described as vital however secure.
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The official stewards report acknowledged: “Whilst parading for the running of Race 5, Wanta Willow commenced to become fractious, reared over, and dislodged Apprentice E. Pomfrett.”
It added: “Apprentice Pomfrett required immediate medical attention and was tended to by QAS Officers. Due to the requirement for prolonged care and air transport from the track to Brisbane Hospital, stewards, in conjunction with all riders, made the decision to discontinue the race meeting and postponed the remaining 4 races due to the circumstances.”
Glen Prentice, boss of the Queensland Jockeys Association, advised Racenet: “The ambulance sedated her at the track before airlifting to PA hospital with suspected sternum, lung and brain injuries, but [it’s] too early to tell any more.”
“She was unconscious for a lengthy period and will be assessed on the flight and once at the PA. Her partner and father are en route to PA.” The Australian Jockeys Association stated Pomfrett was “in and out of consciousness”.
Luke Miller, Pomfrett’s associate, shared by way of broadcaster Steve Hewlett: “Emily has a small bleed to the brain but they are not concerned about that, they will keep her in ICU overnight and attempt to wake her in the morning if all goes well tonight.”
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