Jockeys Brendan Sweeney, Kim Gladwin and Jarrod Todd still in hospital one in critical condition after Turf Club fall

A jockey remains in a critical condition while two others are stable following a serious fall at the Darwin Turf Club.

Three jockeys were hurt in a fall at the Darwin Turf Club on Saturday.

• Jockeys ‘critical’ after fall at Darwin Turf Club track

A JOCKEY remains in a critical condition while two others are stable following a serious fall at the Darwin Turf Club on Saturday.

The NT News can now also confirm the horse that died in the fall was The Unknown.

A St John Ambulance spokesman said two of the men had been taken to hospital after the fall and an NT Health spokeswoman said on Sunday one now remained in a critical condition.

The jockeys involved were Brendan Sweeney, Kim Gladwin and Jarrod Todd, one of whom suffered abdominal, chest and possible spinal injuries.

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Another jockey suffered pelvic and chest injuries while the third sustained a fractured hand.

It is understood Sweeney, who was riding Phil Cole-trained The Unknown, underwent emergency surgery after he arrived at hospital.

The last race of the day — the TAB Roant Gold Cup — was abandoned while ambulance officers were on the fallen jockeys.

Thoroughbred Racing NT boss Andrew O’Toole said it appeared one horse had clipped the heels of one in front of it.

“Kim Gladwin and Jarrod Todd were conscious when conveyed to hospital and Brendan Sweeney in and out of consciousness so they took him first,’’ he said.

“We called the last race off because we were unable to get an ambulance on track with two already in use. Fingers and toes crossed the boys are OK and obviously we’ll know more in the next 12 hours.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those injured, and also the trainers, strappers and staff of the stables who care for and love the horses. These incidents are rare, and TRNT work tirelessly to ensure this is a safe workplace for animals and people.”