Jockeys Injured In Three-Horse Collision At Gulfstream Park
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HALLANDALE BEACH (CBSMiami) -- Two jockeys are expected to miss significant time after a horse-racing accident at Gulfstream Park.
Three horses collided during the Melody of Colors Stake Race on Saturday. Officials said one horse clipped another's heel and fell, causing a third horse to fall over it.
Jockey Joel Rosario fractured his wrist and will be out "four to five weeks," according to agent Ron Anderson, after being thrown from the horse.
"It's a standard fracture like anyone would get trying to break their fall," he said. "They'll put a plate on it Monday to speed things up. We're very lucky it's not worse. Joel's helmet split right in two, so that helmet did its job and probably saved his life."
Rafael Hernandez suffered broken ribs and a broken collarbone, according to agent Cliff Collier.
"There's no damage to the spine," Collier said. "He'll remain in the hospital for three or four more days just to make sure everything is okay. The ribs are painful. I would say he'll be out six weeks at least. Probably more."
Two other riders were thrown from their horses but only suffered minor injuries. They're expected to compete when racing resumes on Wednesday.
One of the horses, Kandoo, had to be euthanized. The other horses escaped injury.
