Four jockeys fall in Kanazawa race; three are injured

Four jockeys fell during a race at Kanazawa Racecourse in Kanazawa, Japan, on the 24th.

The incident happened in the ninth race, when the favourite, ridden by Tatsuya Nakajima, lost its balance at the final turn and fell.

Three jockeys were injured and taken to hospital, while officials said all were conscious and their injuries were not life-threatening.

A fourth jockey, Kenshin Uozumi, also fell but later rode in two more races.

The race resumed about 50 minutes after the accident.

This was the third time in four seasons that at least three jockeys fell during a race at Kanazawa.

The prefectural racing authority said it would work to ensure races are held safely.