Jitendra Singh, 24, was competing in a race at Hyderabad Race Club in his native India on Sunday when he fell and was trampled over. Chaderghat official P. Sateesh said: "About 10 seconds into the race Jitendra fell from the horse, Gold Label. Videos show Singh's horse, Gold Label, appears to collide with another during the hectic opening to the race. The Rajasthan rider - in yellow silks - was thrown from his seat, while Gold Label rose to its feet after moments on the ground. One wrote: "Tragic news coming in from Hyderabad, jockey Jitendra Singh who was on Gold Label who went down in the fourth race has passed away!

Source: Daily Mirror January 05, 2021 13:07 UTC