Borel Taken to Hospital After Keeneland Fall

Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel was hospitalized with a concussion Oct. 23 after falling from his mount in the sixth race of the day at Keeneland, which was declared a no contest.

The accident occured before the run into the first turn of the 1 1/16-mile turf race as Borel's mount, Sonic Dancer, suffered a catastrophic injury while racing in the first flight of contenders. Borel was thrown and struck by a trailing horse.



Stewards called off the race midway up the backstrech and the other riders in the 12-horse field successfully angled their runners to the outside rail while pulling up off the final turn.

Borel was taken to first aid with pain in his left leg, but his vitals were stable and he was conscious as he was being transported to University of Kentucky Medical Center.

"He was stable, somewhat alert and suffering the effects of a sports concussion," said Keeneland medical director Dr. Barry Schumer in a statement released by the track. "He was complaining of pain in his left leg but he was able to move it. He was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for further evaluation."

Sonic Dancer, a 3-year-old homebred maiden by Suave, was euthanized. He was trained by Larry Lay for Rakesh Sikand and Kumund Sikand.

Borel, 46, is a three-time winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) who was inducted into the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame earlier this year.