Jockey Brendan Powell taken to hospital from Plumpton after "horrible" fall at first fence

Jockey Brendan Powell was taken to hospital after being unseated from his horse Diamond Days at the first fence during the 2.00 race at Plumpton racecourse. Powell, described as one of the top jump jockeys in the UK, required on-course medical treatment before being transported to hospital. The race he fell in was ultimately won by Walk In The West.