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Thornton taken to hospital after fall

Fri 17th Jul 2009, 20:18

Andrew Thornton was taken to Tullamore Hospital following a fall from Strolling Home in the fourth race at Kilbeggan tonight.

The claimer received injuries to his hip and leg after his mount was brought down by leader Luca Brasi

Ruby Walsh, who rode the faller, stood himself down for the day.

Jockeys Ruby Walsh Andrew Thornton

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