Investigation into fatal point-to-point fall continues in effort to improve safety
Date of alert:
Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Crime Ref:
Force:
Kent Police
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Point-to-Point Authority (PPA) are investigating the fall, which happened on 4 February, in which a 25-year-old rider died.
It is reported that the horse Keagan Kirkby was riding at Charing, Kent, ran through the wing of a jump. Mr Kirkby could not be saved despite medics’ best efforts.
“The BHA are visiting the site and will work with the PPA, the racecourse and attending medical teams to ensure that the incident is fully reviewed. All of the relevant bodies will also assist the police and/or environmental health officer with any enquiries they wish to make.”
The statement adds that the medical facilities and teams at Charing racecourse yesterday were fully compliant with required standards; there were two racecourse doctors and three fully equipped ambulances with paramedic crews.
