Apprentice jockey Bailey Rogerson, 24, is in an induced coma after a serious fall during a race at Arawa Park in New Zealand on Sunday. She was riding Mandalo when the horse clipped the heels of another runner, In A Pickle, causing the accident.
Rogerson was rushed to Waikato Hospital, where she remains in intensive care. Doctors placed her in an induced coma after she suffered a fractured skull and concerns over a possible brain bleed. Her grandfather, Graeme Rogerson, who trained 2007 Melbourne Cup winner Efficient, confirmed that she also may have a broken bone in her neck, but X-rays have not yet been possible. He added that she has movement in her limbs, which is good news.
Her mother, former jockey Michelle Northcott, is by her side. Graeme Rogerson said the medical team hopes to bring Bailey out of the coma soon. He described her as very tough, noting that she often accepts rides others do not want because she loves riding.
Jockey Corentin Berge, who rode In A Pickle, received a four-week ban for allowing his mount to interfere with Rogerson’s horse. Earlier in the programme, Rogerson had celebrated her 58th career winner on Burnished.
