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Veteran jockey loses both legs after being trapped under dead horse for six hours

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  • Kevin Ring said McGovern may require further surgery.

    1 källai 1 artikel2 maj 20262 maj 2026
  • McGovern was rushed to hospital from Charters Towers, North Queensland.

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  • McGovern has ridden more than 200 winners from 1,885 racecourse appearances.

    1 källai 1 artikel2 maj 20262 maj 2026
  • The GoFundMe campaign total reached nearly £41,000.

    1 källai 1 artikel2 maj 20262 maj 2026
  • Racing Queensland contributed £26,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for McGovern.

    1 källai 1 artikel2 maj 20262 maj 2026
  • McGovern's horse Reformist collapsed and died, trapping him underneath.

    1 källai 1 artikel2 maj 20262 maj 2026
  • The accident severed blood circulation to McGovern's legs and caused a dislocated shoulder and fractured ribs.

    1 källai 1 artikel2 maj 20262 maj 2026
  • McGovern's wife Kim discovered him six hours after the accident.

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  • Jockey Shane McGovern, 67, lost both legs after a horse accident at his stables.

    1 källai 1 artikel2 maj 20262 maj 2026