Jockey killed 'on horse known to fall'

A 25-year-old jump jockey was riding a horse with a reputation for falling when he received fatal injuries after his mount stumbled in a steeplechase, an inquest heard today.

Kieran Kelly, of Ruanbeg Close, Kildare Town, Co Kildare, died from serious brain injuries he received after Balmy Native fell at the fifth fence at Kilbeggan racetrack on August 8, 2003.