Fallon injured at Newbury

Kieren Fallon will miss his ride aboard Ayam Zainah in the Bridget Maiden Fillies’ Stakes after being injured in a paddock accident.

Fallon was preparing to partner his intended Mick Channon-trained mount when Alioonagh lashed out and caught the six-times champion jockey.

Fallon was knocked to the ground and officials soon erected a protective screen as medical staff rushed to treat him.

An ambulance soon arrived at the parade ring and Fallon was taken away for further medical treatment.

Stephen Higgins, Newbury’s managing director, said: “Kieren is conscious and is talking but he is in a lot of pain.

“I think he was kicked seemingly at the top of his leg and he will be taken straight off to hospital.”

Franny Norton was attempting to mount Alioonagh when the filly bolted in parade, kicking Fallon in the process.

She was taken to the start but was withdrawn after causing further trouble at the stalls.

It later transpired that it was in fact Fallon's mount that kicked out after becoming upset by the loose horse in the paddock.

Channon said: “She’s an absolute pussy cat at home and would never kick out. She became upset by the loose horse running past and has kicked out and hit Kieren.

“It’s unbelievable and it doesn’t look good.”