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Wales Online
6 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
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 (Image: Getty Images ) 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. Article continues below "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."
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Veteran hoop Noel Callow in concussion protocols as Queensland Racing investigate jockey fight
The shock brawl between Group 1-winning jockeys Noel Callow and Kyle Wilson-Taylor has resulted in Callow entering racing's concussion protocols. The fight took place on Wednesday at Doomben and stewards are still gathering evidence. The popular Callow, also known as 'the King', has won races all over the world, including five Group 1s in Australia. A few years ago Callow moved from Melbourne to Queensland after a successful stint in Singapore. He will now be out of action for 12 days and won't be riding in this Saturday's Queensland Derby. Callow had been booked to ride Our Benefactor, his first Group 1 race in Australia in quite a few years. Details of the fight are still unclear but it has been reported that things escalated due to an 'ill-feeling' between the veteran jockey and the young gun. Wilson-Taylor has claimed he was not the aggressor. On Wednesday, Queensland Racing Integrity deputy commissioner Kim Kelly issued a statement about the brawl. 'I can confirm that a stewards' inquiry has been opened into a physical altercation between two riders at the Doomben race meeting today,' Kelly said. '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.' The stewards report also mentioned the incident that happened before Race 7 on Wednesday. 'The start of this race was delayed approximately five minutes when rider N. Callow, who had weighed out for this event, was then subsequently stood down after being examined by the club doctor and found to be unfit to fulfil his remaining engagements,' the report said. Wilson-Taylor is racing on the Sunshine Coast on Friday and at Eagle Farm this Saturday. At Eagle Farm he's booked to ride Redford in Race 2, on Star Vega in the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Ii Cup, and Sassy Merlot in Race 9's Helen Couglan Stakes.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Explosive fight breaks out between two jockeys with one rushed to hospital for treatment after post-race bust-up
One of the jockeys has been stood down for medical reasons STIRRUP TROUBLE Explosive fight breaks out between two jockeys with one rushed to hospital for treatment after post-race bust-up AN explosive post-race bust-up between jockeys saw one rushed to hospital for treatment. Stewards have opened an urgent investigation into the 'physical altercation' between two top-tier riders. 2 Legendary jockey Noel Callow has been stood down from riding in light of the 'physical altercation' Credit: Alamy 2 Kyle Wilson-Taylor, seen here with Frankie Dettori, is the second jockey at the centre of the investigation Group 1-winning superstar Noel Callow, who has won more than £22million in his career, was involved. As was fellow top level-winning rider Kyle Wilson-Taylor, report Racenet. Their scrap was said to have erupted during a heated argument after a race at Doomben in Australia on Wednesday. Kim Kelly, Deputy Commissioner for the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, said: "I can confirm that a stewards' enquiry has been opened into a physical altercation between two riders at the Doomben race meeting. "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." Racenet report that Wilson-Taylor, 25, insisted he did not start the fight. 'King' Callow, 49, who became an Uber driver during one break from the sport, has been stood down for medical reasons. It is believed that Wilson-Taylor is fit and well enough to continue riding pending the outcome of the probe. It is not clear what did or didn't happen in the race to spark the scrap. And any punishments will have to wait until the investigation is concluded. Callow is one of the biggest names in Australian racing - but his career has been a series of ups and downs. Amid a series of bans he banged in five Group 1 wins and enjoyed a lucrative and prolific stint in Singapore. Wilson-Taylor is at the opposite end of the racing spectrum in that he is continuing to make a name for himself on the big stage. But his big breakthrough came in the 2023 Tatt's Tiara aboard Palaisipan, a victory worth just shy of £250,000. Fights breaking out between jockeys, while they don't happen often, are nothing new. This Breeders' Cup bust-up went down in history - while shocking footage caught this horrific sucker punch on camera. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Explosive fight breaks out between two jockeys with one rushed to hospital for treatment after post-race bust-up
AN explosive post-race bust-up between jockeys saw one rushed to hospital for treatment. Stewards have opened an urgent investigation into the 'physical altercation' between two top-tier riders. 2 Legendary jockey Noel Callow has been stood down from riding in light of the 'physical altercation' Credit: Alamy 2 Kyle Wilson-Taylor, seen here with Frankie Dettori, is the second jockey at the centre of the investigation Group 1-winning superstar Noel Callow, who has won more than £22million in his career, was involved. As was fellow top level-winning rider Kyle Wilson-Taylor, report Their scrap was said to have erupted during a heated argument after a race at Doomben in Australia on Wednesday. Kim Kelly, Deputy Commissioner for the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, said: "I can confirm that a stewards' enquiry has been opened into a physical altercation between two riders at the Doomben race meeting. "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." Racenet report that Wilson-Taylor, 25, insisted he did not start the fight. 'King' Callow, 49, who It is believed that Wilson-Taylor is fit and well enough to continue riding pending the outcome of the probe. Most read in Horse Racing It is not clear what did or didn't happen in the race to spark the scrap. And any punishments will have to wait until the investigation is concluded. Callow is one of the biggest names in Australian racing - but his career has been a series of ups and downs. Amid a series of bans he banged in five Group 1 wins and enjoyed a lucrative and prolific stint in Singapore. Wilson-Taylor is at the opposite end of the racing spectrum in that he is continuing to make a name for himself on the big stage. But his big breakthrough came in the 2023 Tatt's Tiara aboard Palaisipan, a victory worth just shy of £250,000. Fights breaking out between jockeys, while they don't happen often, are nothing new. This FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Read more on the Irish Sun Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
