Jack Kennedy was taken to Tallaght hospital for treatment on a leg injury following a bad fall at Naas on Sunday.

The 23-year-old was riding Top Bandit for his boss Gordon Elliott in the Rathmore Stud Irish EBF Novice Chase. The pair came to grief at the fourth fence with Top Bandit fatally injured in the incident, while Kennedy – who has suffered more than his fair share of injury setbacks – missed the rest of his rides.

Dr Jennifer Pugh of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board said: “Jack Kennedy is being transferred to Tallaght Hospital for further assessment on a leg injury.”

Kennedy entered this weekend as favourite to win his first jump jockeys' title. He has ridden 77 winners so far this season, approximately 20 more than reigning champion Paul Townend.