Rachael Blackmore taken for assessment on leg injury

The 32-year-old was attended to on track by medics before being moved into an ambulance
Rachael Blackmore taken for assessment on leg injury

Leac An Scail Lady and Rachael Blackmore jump the last to win the Boylesports Mares Maiden Hurdle at Killarney. Picture: Healy Racing

Rachael Blackmore was taken to hospital for further assessment on a leg injury after suffering a heavy fall at Killarney on Friday.

Having steered Baltinglass Hill to a nose victory in the preceding race, the Grand National-winning rider was partnering 11-10 favourite Merry Poppins in the Download The BoyleSports App Handicap Hurdle when parting company at the fifth obstacle.

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