Accidents and slip-ups are bound to occur in the field, especially goes with the territory of horse racing. The horse racing world anxiously awaits updates on the condition of South Australian apprentice jockey Chelsey Reynolds, post facing the brunt of a tragic accident. After her fall on a property at Finniss on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula race track, she was raced to the hospital for immediate medical support. The emergency team rushed to the location at 9 in the morning, after she suffered an onslaught of serious head injuries.

Racing SA took to announce the news about the incident. The 28-year-old jockey apprentice was engaged in trackwork when the calamity took place. She has been airlifted for immediate admittance to Flinders Medical Centre. Fans are desperately clinging to a ray of hope in light of this.

Racing Australia informs about the mishap

Racing SA, which is the national industry body representing the world of Thoroughbred racing in Australia, took to announce the news about Chelsey Reynolds’ accident on Tuesday morning. It took to its Twitter handle @RacingSA to confirm the news. The tweet reads, “Racing SA can confirm an incident at trackwork this morning on the Fleurieu Peninsula involving apprentice jockey Chelsey Reynolds.”

The tweet further adds, “Chelsey is being treated at the Flinders Medical Centre. We are providing support to Chelsey’s family and will provide an update on her condition as soon as we are able.”

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Reynolds was on the Fleurieu Peninsula, which is situated 70km south of Adelaide, tending to an uphill sand gallop, when the fall occurred. She was working on an uphill sand gallop, and immediately after the fall, the paramedics rushed in. The Australian Jockeys’ Association took to comment on the critical situation, adding, “Our thoughts and prayers are with SA apprentice Chelsey Reynolds after her accident this morning.”

The incident follows apprentice jockey Kelsey Hannan’s recent hospitalization after a fall at Strathalbyn. Horse racing is a sport with its inherent risks. There’s no refuting that, but is there a glimmer of hope in this case?

A promising resurgence in the offing for the champ?

Currency Creek apprentice jockey Chelsey Reynolds secured two phenomenal wins this year at the Apprentice Awards held by Racing SA. This also includes the best first-year apprentice, making a name for herself. Indentured to Wayne Francis and Glen Kent, from a cumulative 52 rides, Reynolds has secured 7 winners.

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In her first race held on July 30 last year, she took to win it, saluting The Great Baby at Balaklava. Her latest victory was on December 10, winning on Pool Pony at Murray Bridge.

Racing SA will be filling in for the updates on Reynolds’ status as soon as the news arrives. The racing world folds their hands in supplication for their weary, injury-ridden jockey to get back on her feet.

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