Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted September 19, 2018 Journalists Share Posted September 19, 2018 A stakes-winning owner during Kentucky Downs recent meet is donating $5,000 to assist jockey Kendrick Carmouche, who severely fractured his leg when his mount fell after clipping heels. “Our group was fortunate enough to win a large purse at Kentucky Downs,” said the owner, who did not want to be identified. “Sadly, Kendrick Carmouche did not fare as well as we did. Jockeys are as integral a part of our sport as are owners and the horses themselves. Kendrick is expected to be sidelined four to six months. Even with insurance, that’s a very long time to be unable to work, and expenses mount quickly. We are pleased to share some of our good fortune with Kendrick and his family for their use during his recovery. We hope other owners who benefited from the racing at Kentucky Downs will do the same.” Those wishing to contribute can send checks made out to Kendrick Carmouche and mailed to the Jockeys’ Guild, 448 Lewis Hargett Circle, Suite 220, Lexington, KY 40503. The Guild will ensure all contributions go directly to the jockey and his family. Carmouche’s mount, Chattel (Giant Oak), was among the leaders in midstretch of the $500,000 Kentucky Downs Juvenile Turf Sprint Sept. 8 when another horse vying for the lead, Sovereign Impact (Munnings), came out and forced Chattel to clip heels and fall. Chattel sustained a fractured shoulder and had to be euthanized. Sovereign Impact was disqualified to last for interference and his rider, Adam Beschizza, was handed a three-day suspension for careless riding by the stewards for causing the mishap. Carmouche suffered a fracture to his right femur. He had surgery the following day to insert a rod and four surgical screws to stabilize the injury. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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