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Kennedy sent for x-rays with possible fracture

Fri 23rd Sep 2016, 17:51

Jack Kennedy
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Leading jockey Jack Kennedy has been sent for x-rays on a suspected right femur fracture following a fall at Downpatrick today.

Kennedy fell from Shane Billy at an early fence in the 2m7f handicap chase and has been taken to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

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