Whether you were blissfully unaware or not, more than 200 riders get injured every year on racetracks in Australia, and it is reported that 89% of jockeys experience a fall that requires medical attention.

Since 1847, there have been more than 880 Australian jockeys killed in a race fall.

Horse racing comes with significant risks of serious injury or death for jockeys. Experts predict up to 12 jockeys could lose their lives, and an additional 50 could sustain severe, life-changing injuries, such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, or brain damage.