Emily Pomfrett battles critical injuries after race fall at Gatton
Jockey Emily Pomfrett is currently in critical but stable condition after experiencing an incident during a race in Gatton, Australia, on Thursday.
Before the start of the race, Pomfrett’s horse, Wanta Willow, flipped over and landed on top of her.
Due to the severity of the situation, all subsequent races were canceled as paramedics swiftly responded and airlifted Pomfrett to Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital. The Queensland Jockeys Associations Glen Prentice stated that Pomfrett is suspected to have suffered injuries to her sternum, lungs, and brain.
She was unconscious for a period of time and was being evaluated during transport and upon arrival at the hospital.
Aside from being a jockey, Pomfrett is also an equine acupuncturist who became involved in racing last year.
The hospital has confirmed that she remains in critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit. In an update shared later by Pomfrett’s partner, Luke Miller, he provided some news.
Miller revealed that although Emily has a brain bleed, doctors are not overly concerned.
She will spend the night in the care unit.
If everything progresses well, they will attempt to wake her up Friday morning.
The racing community has come together to support Pomfrett and her family during this period, offering prayers and good wishes for her healing.