Apprentice Jockey Chelsey Reynolds in induced coma after fall at Finniss during training

New details have been released about the condition of SA jockey Chelsey Reynolds after a horror accident during training at a property on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Chelsey Reynolds was critically injured while undertaking track work at Finniss.

A South Australian jockey who was flown to hospital after a serious riding accident on the Fleurieu Peninsula is in an induced coma.

Racing SA released a statement on Wednesday to provide an update on 28-year-old Chelsey Reynolds’ condition.

“Chelsey Reynolds remains in an induced coma in the Flinders Medical Centre where she is receiving treatment following yesterday’s trackwork incident at Finniss,” the statement said.

“Our thoughts are with everyone close to Chelsey during this concerning time. Racing SA is providing support to the family and our wider riding group, particularly members of our apprentice academy where Chesley is much loved.

“Chelsey’s family have asked us to thank everyone for the messages of love and support they have received. They have also requested privacy at this time.”

It said further updates would be provided “when possible”.

The statement also said the horse involved had been inspected by a vet and had been cleared of any injury.

SA Health told The Advertiser Ms Reynolds’ condition was still critical as of Wednesday morning.

She had been working on an uphill sand gallop on a private property on the Fleurieu Peninsula when the incident occurred.

The Strathalbyn Racing Club took to social media on Wednesday morning to share “thoughts and prayers” as the award-winning apprentice from Currency Creek remains in hospital.

Apprentice jockey Chelsey Reynolds.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with 28-year-old SA apprentice jockey Chelsey Reynolds who had a serious incident at trackwork on a private training property in the Fleurieu Peninsula and is in hospital at Flinders Medical Centre,” the club posted on Wednesday.

A Racing SA profile last year noted that after winning her first race with her first ride, she backed up six days later to take victory in the Roxby Downs Cup.

That interview showcased her effervescent nature, admitting at Roxby she went the wrong way with the horse going to the barriers.

“Then I dropped my whip at the barriers and I was like ‘oh this is a great start’,” she joked. “But she (horse Aussie Sojourn) was amazing. She was such a quiet, lovely ride.

“I went the wrong way with the airport too. I didn’t know where we were meant to go but they also forgot my saddle, and I’m a pretty organised person so that was a big stress for me.

“But the girls were so lovely and helpful, and were amazing, they really made the day and I couldn’t have done it without them,” she said.

“All the jockeys have been really, really amazing. I think they can see I’m so nervous so they’ve been really good.”

The Racing SA piece noted Chelsey used to work on the horse tram from Victor Harbor to Granite Island.

“I’ve had my little first pony since I was eight and then did normal trial riding and stuff, and then my other job closed down and that’s when I found Finniss (Lodge) to fill in the spot but I wasn’t meant to stay there. And Glen (Kent) found out I could ride and it escalated from there,” she said.

She progressed through the Racing SA Trackwork Riding Skills Course and joined the Apprentice Academy in December.

“Once I’m on the horse I’m fine, it’s the pre-stuff when you’re weighing-in in the jockey room, but the girls have been amazing and so have all the staff,” she told Racing SA.

“I’ve always been good with animals I think, horses and any others I feel like I always get a good feel for them.

“I’m still trying to figure out the race day routine and I can’t wait until I feel 100 per cent confident getting everything ready.

“It’s been crazy, so crazy. I’ve got so many messages it’s been a real eye opener.”