AUSTRALIAN champion jockey Hugh Bowman is under investigation after a huge smash saw his rival’s horse die and the jockey hospitalised.
Andrew Adkins was rushed to hospital with a broken leg and collarbone after Bowman’s horse appeared to check his which caused an enormous crash.
Adkins’ horse Hot ‘n’ Hazy was treated on the track but was unfortunately put down.
And race stewards will now decide Bowman’s fate.
The incident occurred at Rosehill race course in Sydney this afternoon.
Hot ‘n’ Hazy’s trainer Danny Williams described it as the “best horse in a decade”.
And fans online were quick to comment on the stomach churning footage with many calling for Bowman to be banned.
One called the move “flat out dangerous”.
Another wrote: “This was the worst riding incident I’ve watched in some time.”
And Australian journalist Daniel Sankey wrote: “We should not be seeing Hugh Bowman for many, many weeks after that.”
Adkins is said to be in good spirits despite his serious injuries.
Gee whiz Hugh, that was just flat out dangerous
Hope horse and rider are ok#Rosehill
— Tim Kennedy (@PuntKing23) July 25, 2020
