3 jockeys sent to hospital after accident at Emerald Downs

An accident today at Emerald Downs sent three jockeys to the hospital.

During a race, one jockey fell of their horse which in turn caused a chain reaction and two other jockeys fell off their horses, a spokesperson at Emerald Downs said.

The jockeys are all reported to be in stable condition.

One of the horses involved in the accident suffered a fractured leg; the other two horses involved are reported to be fine.

Races will resume Sunday at 2 p.m.

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