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December 19, 2016

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Jockey dies after fall

A NEW ZEALAND jockey died after a two-horse fall at a race yesterday which was attended by two of her children.

Rebecca Black, a 39-year-old mother of three, was riding in the eighth race at the Tapanui Racing Club meeting at Gore when her mount, Point Proven, stumbled and fell. Another horse, Misscattlecreek, which was following closely behind, also fell, but its rider was unhurt. Police and paramedics said the jockey died at the scene from her injuries. Black’s death had been referred to the coroner for investigation.

 




 

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