In Race 5 at Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday, 25 June), the Class 3 St George’s Challenge Cup Handicap (1000m), Lyle Hewitson (SEASONS WIT) and Jerry C L Chau (ETERNAL FORTUNE), who were both dislodged from their mounts, were sent to hospital for further medical examination.

Lyle Hewitson and Jerry C L Chau are both conscious following the incident. Karis Teetan (WATCH THIS ONE), who was also dislodged and is conscious, subsequently stood down from his remaining riding engagements.

The Club’s Veterinary Officer reported that SEASONS WIT suffered a catastrophic fracture of the left fore fetlock and could not be saved following the incident, while ETERNAL FORTUNE and WATCH THIS ONE were sent to the equine hospital for further examination.