A DECADE on from the last major review, a new study into raceday falls and injuries in Ireland has revealed a clear trend. While the rate of falls has remained largely unchanged, the incidence of injury has declined.

Improved safety standards in helmets and back protectors, alongside a greater emphasis on jockey fitness, are credited as key factors. Conducted by Alannah Reville, John Corrigan, Dr Jennifer Pugh and Prof Siobhan O’Connor, the study set out to examine fall and injury incidence, identify injury characteristics, and compare trends across both professional and amateur racing.