An update on jockey Leah Kilner following her fall at Grafton.
Has been placed in an induced coma in a Brisbane Hospital and is being treated for a possible brain injury.
Prayers for Leah and family.
We can report sadly that Deane Lester has passed away tonight at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital aged 54.
Our condolences go to Deane’s family including mum Sandra and his partner Leanne.
Jockey Mark Zahra has tonight received relieving news with the test for coronavirus returning negative.
All clear to ride on. Should see all meetings go ahead over the next few days.
The most beautiful farewell for jockey Dean Holland
@FlemingtonVRC
followed by an extraordinary show of strength and support for all affected by his loss down the straight.
I’m sitting at work about to head home and spend time with my wife and the dog.
It’s hard to imagine how Lucy and Dean Hollands kids are feeling knowing he’s not coming home.
My condolences go to everyone that’s been affected.
Please talk to your friends if you need some help.
I’m completely overwhelmed with the response from so many people since I announced I’m leaving Sky late next month.
The Twitter racing news will continue.
No retirement planned... Maybe a new challenge !
Update on Leah Kilner from trainer Rob Heathcote.
Leah had a peaceful restful night. Rest is currently her best medicine. Leah’s mum said the Princess Alexandra staff are priceless with their tireless work.
We’ll continue to pray that Leah comes out the other side of this trauma
Trainer William Haggas is understandably overjoyed by Addeybb winning the QE at Randwick. Hear from William about the morning in the UK and plans for horses.
@atc_races
Extremely sad news tonight with the passing of champion harness racing trainer/driver Gavin Lang. Passed away peacefully in a Melbourne hospital with family at his bedside. Had battled lymphoma in recent times. Thoughts with the entire family.
Update on jockey Leah Kilner this morning.
Doctors have been bringing her out of induced coma for small periods and are seeing promising signs. Further tests will be completed over the next few days.
Elated to announce I’ll be back on the airwaves in December.
@SEN_track
is an exciting new style of presenting racing that is being heard in Melbourne, Sydney and other parts of Australia. Already counting the days.
HUGE NEWS!!
Acclaimed racing broadcaster
@AndrewBensley
will return to the airwaves later this year, signing with SEN to host mornings on the SENTrack!
We can't wait for him to start!
MORE:
I couldn’t be more prouder of what has been created since the
@RSN927
announcement regarding the health of Deane Lester.
We’ve just passed $100,000 in nine hours with the support of many loyal Deane Lester followers.
Continued good thoughts and hopes for our good friend.
Extremely sad news from Rosehill surrounding Hot N Hazy. It’s been confirmed by
@RNSWStewards
the two year old has been euthanized after suffering injuries in the fall. Thoughts with owners including trainer Danny Williams.
To be hanging on the
@SkyRacingAU
wall at Frenchs Forest with these two legends is very overwhelming. Thanks all for inducting me into the Hall of Fame.
I simply can’t imagine how Tye and his family have coped over the past few weeks. I will continue to pray that things in some way can improve with time. The team of specialists have done everything they can do. 🙏
Condolences go to the family of Nigel Latham who passed away last week with his funeral in Adelaide Friday.
Nigel had his last wish by attending the Morphettville races last Saturday week and was presented with a pair of winning goggles by
@CWilliamsJockey
Thoughts for Julie.
Looking forward to maintaining the racing news updates here on twitter.
Have started interviews with trainers through race meetings like earlier today on feature racing around Australia.
A few other things to unfold in the coverage.
Here’s to future challenges.
Hoist • December 2018
RNSH staff use a floor hoist to get Tye in and out of bed. This is after a few attempts, as his blood pressure dropped when going from laying down to a sitting position
#TeamTye
@AndrewBensley
@tyeangland
@nswjockeys
Early report on jockey
@AndrewAdkins103
after his heavy fall in race 1 at Rosehill has him conscious but is about to leave for Westmead Hospital. More to come.
What a moment in life for trainer
@c_douglasracing
!
A week ago it was simply a dream to have a runner - Now Giga Kick is an Everest winner.
Congratulations to the entire Giga Kick team.
Clarification on the announcement last night from Hong Kong regarding Tye Angland. The $1 million donation will go into a special trust to assist the kids education into the future.
More encouraging news today from the Princess of Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane on the health of jockey Leah Kilner.
Leah has today been moved out of intensive care.
She’s waking for longer periods and talking to family. All positive signs.
Update on jockey Leah Kilner from Princess Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane.
Doctors slowly bringing her off sedation. Has shoulder discomfort but doctors are managing the issue.
Elissa Meredith is starting to react to family members in her hospital room when asked by doctors.
Confirmed by trainer Patrick Payne that very popular jumper Zed Em has been retired from racing. Fell yesterday
@PakenhamRacing
and requires being boxed in his stable to recover from shoulder injury.
A new home will be found for Zed Em to enjoy his days.
What a star jumper !
The extremely sad story around jockey Chris Caserta has now be confirmed by Victorian Jockeys Association.
It is with great sadness the VJA can confirm the family have advised that police have found the body of Chris Caserta. RIP
Thoughts for all affected by this sudden loss.
Breaking:
@AquisFarm
along with Greg Hickman and the Ownership Group of PIERATA have announced the Group 1 winner runs in 2019 EVEREST under the AQUIS SLOT.
The PIERATA ownership group have decided to race on with a decision pending to Stand Pierata at AQUIS in the 2020 Season.
Today fortnight I’ll begin a new radio role at RSN 927 heard in Melbourne and throughout Victoria.
I’m very much looking forward to working with the racing and sports team as Program Director.
Extra exciting is being in the position for the Spring Carnival!
Can’t wait.
"They've taken the breathing tubes out, she seems to recognise everybody and knows what's going on. She's even put the racing channel on and told me not to take it off!"
Greg Kilner with an update on daughter, Leah! ❤
This is young Tilly Wilkes last night after watching Tough Tilly win at Melton. Clearly displays this superb link to help her and others with EB is so emotional.
It’s been announced by
@racing_nsw
that the Sydney jockeys tested last night for coronavirus have returned negative.
The jockeys had contact with fellow jockey Mark Zahra recently in Melbourne and Sydney.
Zahra is still awaiting his results.
Trainer David Hayes has confirmed that Naboo Attack has sadly been put down after the
@HKJC_Racing
International Sprint.
Suffered injury that he couldn’t be saved. Had so much to offer. Thoughts for all affected.
Great opportunity for jockey Harry Coffey coming from
@cmaherracing
Saturday at the feature
@FlemingtonVRC
meeting.
Harry will ride either Sir Dragonet or Explosive Jack in the group one Makybe Diva.
Hardwork paying off for sure !
We lost
@4Nini
today, she slipped away peacefully with us around her.
She fought until the very end. She was a warrior. She was loved.
Nini taught me lessons in life I’ll never fully realise, she was my great love and I’m insanely lucky and privileged to have been in her life
Thanks to all the studs and shareholders who supported Tye Angland with all nominations offered today grossing $283,500.
Every dollar raised to support Tye.
Kudos to all 👏
#MMNational2019
It’s been confirmed the five stable hands that work within Warwick Farm stables that attended hotels mentioned around COVID-19 outbreaks in the Liverpool City Council area have all returned negative late this afternoon.
Thoughts for jockey Leah Kilner after she fell near the winning post in the third race at Grafton. Is going to be flown to Princess Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane. Family is on track.
Update on jockey Ethan Brown from the Vic Jockeys Association.
Ethan has internal injuries & undergone surgery tonight to arrest internal bleeding issues. Will require further surgery. Further update tomorrow afternoon.
Today’s update on health of jockey Leah Kilner.
No change with doctors just allowing her to relax and sleep which is essential to her recovery.
Elissa Meredith is undergoing scan this afternoon in John Hunter Hospital but is showing positive signs. Seems comfortable resting
On a glorious afternoon in the Hunter Valley... Three
@mmsnippets
purchasers are settling right in
@CoolmoreAus
It’s Sunlight, Invincibella and Champagne Cuddles.
What a huge thrill for jockey
@Reganbayliss
Trainer David Hayes confirms Regan will ride Redkirk Warrior in the Diamond Jubilee
@Ascot
That race will be horses next run.
An incredible gesture from
@Beautystablehk
& the Kwok Family tonight at the Beauty Generation celebration with a AUS$1,000,000 to support
@tyeangland
- amazing!
#HKRacing
Update from
@racing_nsw
on Jack Cavanough.
‘Jack has woken this morning and is breathing on his own. Has some recollection of events and is talking which is a good sign’.
Continued good wishes
@cavanoughracing
Thoughts for the family and close knit team involved with Rick Worthington. Always had time to chat whatever his circumstances! War of the Worlds and Steel Giant just two of his good racehorses.
Update also through on NSW jockey Elissa Meredith from the safety and welfare team
@racing_nsw
It’s been six days since the Gunnedah fall. Elissa is starting to wake from the coma and is recognising family in the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle.
Relieving for the family of Tye Angland to have him back home in the Royal North Shore Hospital. We should allow the family time for Tye to settle off a long trip from Hong Kong. Thoughts for all !
Some encouraging news around jockey Jeff Penza. Hasn’t ridden since late October after breaking his leg in a fall. Jeff told me today he’s now getting around unaided. Has the hope of being back riding in 2/3 months. Good wishes Jeff !!
The
@RSN927
family will honour Deane Lester who passed away Thursday night aged 54.
Friday morning from 6
@RSNBreakfast
and Racing Pulse will honour a man that will always be part of our family.
Confirmation from owners of Pierata the horse has been retired to stud.
The owners have signed and entered into a heads of agreement document with a major Stud.
Pierata has been a horse that owners can only dream of and they are looking forward to seeing his progeny.
They came to conquer this Melbourne Spring...
@godolphin
Caulfield Stakes - Benbatl - First
Caulfield Cup - Best Solution - First
Cox Plate - Benbatl - Second
Melbourne Cup - Cross Counter - Won
So Sydney races run late again on day two of The
@ChampionshipsRR
What is the plan ? What is Racing NSW trying to achieve ?
Have
@RNSWStewards
been instructed to delay start ?
Sydney Cup jumped 4mins 30 late.
Any reason being given by anyone !
This is Rebel Dane just yesterday
@silverdale_farm
in the Southern Highlands NSW.
If only he knew what happened in the Golden Slipper at Rosehill.
@GaryPortelli
This morning
@RSN927
has announced our very good friend, Deane Lester has been diagnosed with cancer.
Through RSN we’ve set up a Go Fund Me page that will assist Deane with all his medical costs through this battle.
Go to and search Deane Lester
Came to
@FlemingtonVRC
and won his first Australian group one. Don’t retire Ken and Bev Kelso with that achievement - Bring on the Spring with Legarto.
Leah Kilner is receiving the best of care in the Princess Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane and the family would like to thank the staff for everything.
They would also like to thank everybody for their on going support and that their Princess is resting comfortably.
Extremely sad to report the passing of great horseman Rick Worthington. Bought and broke in so many good types. Trained in Sydney since 2006. Had battled cancer over the past few years. RIP !
Confirmed news that star jockey Willie Pike is going to make Sydney home from mid February.
Will be straight into trackwork and riding to show local trainers he wants to make the move a success.
Will ride in Perth till early February.
Update on jockey Andrew Adkins from his father.
Undisplaced fracture to T3 vertebrae
Fractured eye socket
Fractured nose
Fractured sternum
T2, 3 and 4 compound fractures
No operations required
International jockey
@TomMarquand
has arrived in Sydney from London and has begun his two weeks of quarantine. He’ll undergo two covid tests before being released around Feb 23. Tom is hoping to hit the ground running with jockey manager Shaun Flaherty again looking after rides.
Apprentice Elissa Meredith is undergoing scans at the John Hunter Hospital at Newcastle. Doctors have placed her in an induced coma following her fall at Gunnedah.
Thoughts with all the ownership of Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet and
@cmaherracing
Imagine waking up to a phone call from a trainer very early. It can only produce bad news and sadly it has this morning.
He was a star horse and will be fondly remembered !
Nine confirmed in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth
@ChampionshipsRR
Anamoe
Dalasan
Duais
I’m Thunderstruck
Montefilia
Mount Popa
Think It Over
Verry Elleegant
Zaaki
Hi everyone, just wanted to wish you all a Merry and safe Christmas. I sincerely hope that you and your families can celebrate the day.
Full contentment - Family, friendship and food !