Horseracing jockey hospitalised after 'physical altercation' with rival half his age
Horseracing jockey hospitalised after 'physical altercation' with rival half his age
A jockey was taken to hospital after a physical altercation broke out with a rival at a Doomben race meet in Australia on Wednesday, with stewards launching an investigation
Noel Callow
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A tussle between two jockeys at an Australian race meeting resulted in one needing medical attention, as reports emerged about the incident. The conflict unfolded during a race day at Doomben on Wednesday, prompting officials to initiate an inquiry into what provoked the fight.
The clash involved Group 1 victors Noel Callow and Kyle Wilson-Taylor, escalating after rising 'ill-feeling', stated Racenet.
The report also mentioned that Wilson-Taylor denied being the initiator of the fracas, and it appears he is set to continue his racing activities.
On the other hand, Callow had to be taken to hospital and was temporarily relieved of his riding duties due to medical concerns.
Kim Kelly, the Deputy Commissioner for the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, confirmed: "I can confirm that a stewards' inquiry has been opened into a physical altercation between two riders at the Doomben race meeting today.
"A considerable body of evidence has been taken and the matter was adjourned to a date to be fixed to allow a rider who was taken from the course for medical treatment to give evidence," reports the Express.
As of now, it remains a mystery how the dispute between the 25-year-old Wilson-Taylor and the seasoned 50-year-old Callow ended up turning violent.
The veteran racer Callow, fondly referred to as 'King', has accumulated over £22million in prize money throughout his illustrious career in horse racing.
Callow boasts a tally of five Australian Group 1 victories and has enjoyed a lucrative career stretch in Singapore, showcasing his horseracing prowess across the globe.
Since 2023, Wilson-Taylor has been counted amongst the distinguished Group 1 ranks.
Last year, the Brisbane-based Wilson-Taylor candidly discussed enlisting a sports psychologist to combat a spate of suspensions mainly attributed to careless riding.
Speaking to Racenet, he revealed: "I had a really bad record for suspensions, I just kept getting suspended.
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"I wasn't going out there to cause interference, but it felt like I would be suspended for two or three weeks then back for a week and then suspended again."
He continued, explaining the positive impact of seeking psychological guidance: "It got to the point where stewards said that I needed to go and see a sports psychologist.
"It was a slow burn at the start, he comes around to my house and sits here for a couple of hours and we talk. But it has now really been a game-changer for me."
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