For jockeys, every win is special, but some just a little more so than most. Jarred Samuel rode his first winner since returning to the saddle after his horror fall last December. He tells us the story and what it means to him to be back.
He is going to be OK, it’s just a question of time. While it’s hard to see him like this, things could have been a lot worse and we are just so grateful that he is alive and getting better.
In considering the detailed replies from the EMS and the Course Medical Officer, as well as from the NHA staff present on the scene, we are satisfied with the treatment afforded to Jockey Samuel
Jockey Jarred Samuel has been discharged from hospital just over a week after a horror fall at Greyville Racecourse.
Sequel to Greyville accident – transgressor gets time off – but no mention of medical facilities concern
Horses, as the old expression goes, are dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle. Throw a whole bunch of them together in a high pressured, electric environment and you can dial the danger factor up to ‘are you crazy?’
‘I have absolutely no doubt that there is an ulterior motive behind this report. It is based on misinformation and blatant lies,’ says EMS Manager
The National Horseracing Authority will hold an inquiry on Thursday 10 December at 10h00 into the Jarred Samuel accident at Greyville last Friday
No siren, no hospital telephone number, no torch, no scissors, no stethoscope, no form – and then directions needed to get to the hospital
An horrific accident in the fourth race marred the Greyville night racemeeting on Friday evening with jockey Jarred Samuel being thrown over the head of his mount Fly Away With Me
Jockey Anthony Delpech a ‘little tired’? Is the stress starting to count after a tough season and will this give the cucumber-cool Anton Marcus a chance to pounce and cut back the deficit? This could be a watershed week and a turning point in the jockey championship puzzle…
SA horseracing needs strong leadership – today. Otherwise we are doomed. Stakeholders don’t need this kind of circus!
A former Bloemfontein champion trainer, Michael McLachlan was a popular character in the halcyon days of horseracing and now finds himself in dire need
