Concern Floods the Equestrian World as Famed Jockey Worth $45,246,278 Suffers Tragic Fate at Prestigious Venue

Celebrated jockey Abel Cedillo and his horse, Get the Gold, were involved in a terrifying accident during a race at the Del Mar Race Track. The horse stumbled and threw Cedillo off, resulting in serious injuries. This has alarmed the equestrian world following the devastating reports from Hong Kong’s Sha Tin racecourse earlier this week.

In this most recent incident, Get the Gold could not maintain its balance on the main track. The horse was pushed from both sides by other riders just after the starting point. Cedillo was tossed onto the race track and could not get up because of the injuries. Many fans are worried that this might be the end of this great jockey’s career. The incident has once again pointed out the dangers of horse racing to the world.

Jockey Cedillo’s terrifying adds to horse racing worries

As Cedillo lay on the track, the race continued. The gate crew carried the rider into the winner’s circle, where they checked his condition. In the meantime, his horse got back on its feet and left the track on its own accord. The emergency medical staff arrived soon after, but the rider’s condition had worsened by then. They needed a stretcher to transport Cedillo into the ambulance. At the Scripps Memorial Hospital, he told the doctors of a sharp pain in his neck. The doctor ordered X-rays to determine if Cedillo had any broken bones. His agent, Mike Ciani, said the young rider would also need an MRI.

Cedillo and “Get the Gold” shot out of the No. 5 gate. Kent Desormeaux, a fellow jockey and participant in the race, suddenly maneuvered his horse to the left and hit Get the Gold. In reaction, Cedillo’s horse steered towards its left and bumped into Don’t Fight the Fed. This caused Get the Gold to stumble before the thousands of spectators. According to reports from the San Diego Union-Tribune, Kent Desormeaux and his horse, “Silver N Black was disqualified for the starting line incident”. Cedillo was on the rise before this accident and had won $45,246,278 throughout his incredible career. His fans have put pressure on the racecourse to investigate the incident further.

Del Mar Racecourse under scrutiny from equestrian fans

The President of Del Mar spoke to a correspondent from DRF.com, assuring everyone, “Our number one priority is the safety of the rider and the horse”. The track stewards were allegedly planning to cancel the match. But the staff strategically moved Cedillo from the spectators’ view. The race will go down in the annals of the racecourse as the most controversial race in recent history.

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Two horses were disqualified after the race on being Silver N Black, and the other Dont Fight the Fed. The latter finished the race first, but the officials bumped him down to the second position for a foul contact with Cowboy Mike. Cedillo had won 25 races in 2023, but now his future looks uncertain. His fans are eagerly waiting to hear the news of his full recovery.

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