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Jockey, Horse Should Recover, Race Again After Saturday Spill
Christopher Emigh suffered a concussion and a broken thumb and nose, while his horse, Fitz's Storm, only had minor cuts.
Arlington Heights, IL—The jockey and horse who took a spill Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse are expected to recover from their injuries and race again, the Daily Herald reports.
A racetrack spokesman told the Herald that jockey Christopher A. Emigh suffered a concussion and broke his thumb and toe after his horse hit the rails during the second race Saturday, July 9, and he went face-first on to the track's turf.
Emigh, 45, was on the track immobile for a few minutes before bending his legs and then waving to the crowd. He was taken to Northwest Community Hospital.
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The horse, Fitz's Storm, suffered only minor cuts and is being treated at a local equine hospital, the report stated. He'll return to the racetrack Tuesday, the report added.
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It is not clear when Emigh or Fitz's Storm will return to racing, the Herald reports.
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