Monday, April 16, 2012

Jockey Matthew Straight Involved in Spill, Sent to UK Medical Center

LEXINGTON, KY (April 15, 2012) – Jockey Matthew Straight was “awake and responsive, and complaining of left shoulder pain,” according to Keeneland medical director Dr. Barry Schumer following a spill in the fifth race at Keeneland.

Schumer said Straight was transported to University of Kentucky Medical Center for further evaluation.


Straight’s mount, Maid On a Mission, was on the lead in the 1 1/16-mile turf race when she swerved in midstretch and flipped over the inside rail.

State veterinarian Dr. Bryce Peckham reported the 3-year-old filly suffered very minor injuries and walked off the course.

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