A stable groom was taken to hospital after being kicked by a horse in a 'very distressing' incident at Redcar racecourse on Tuesday. The accident occurred before the fifth race, a 7f handicap, when Chloe Briody, travelling head groom for trainer Richard Fahey, approached the horse Kameko Fever in the parade ring.
Video of the incident, widely shared on social media, showed Briody taking a grip of the three-year-old gelding when he suddenly kicked out, striking her in the side and sending her to the ground. The clip incorrectly stated the race was at Leicester, prompting a correction from Leicester racecourse, which confirmed the incident took place at Redcar.
Richard Fahey told Mirror Racing: 'It was one of my girls, Chloe, and she is fine. She went to hospital in an ambulance, they took an x-ray and everything is fine.' Redcar racecourse later confirmed that Briody was treated at the scene by medical staff and taken to hospital for further checks, but was discharged with only bruising.
The track said: 'Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern following yesterday's unfortunate accident in the parade ring at Redcar when a member of Richard Fahey's stable staff was kicked by a horse. Having spoken to the stable this morning, we are happy to confirm that the member of staff is fine apart from some bruising. She will be back on her feet soon and we wish her well.'
