Jockey Douglas Paralyzed in Lower Extremities

The BloodHorse.com is now reporting that jockey Renee Douglas is probablt paralyzed in his lower extremities following an incident on Saturday when he was thrown from his mount in the Arlington Matron Handicap (gr. III). His mount, the 4-year-old Born to Be was bumped by Sky Mom, clipped heels with Boudoir, and fell in upper stretch. Born to Be flipped and tossed Douglas over her head, then landed on top of the prostrate rider.

For the full story, go to The Bloodhorse.com and The Thoroughbred Times.

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