For Immediate Release
Contact: Grant Scharton
(765) 609-4636
Grant.Scharton@hoosierpark.com
JOCKEY CRITICALLY INJURED IN HOOSIER PARK QUARTER HORSE RACE
Anderson, Ind.; –August 24, 2011– Jockey, Richard Gilliard, was critically injured during the conclusion of Tuesday night’s 10th and final race at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. The injuries were inflicted when his horse, MCM He Be Azoomin, drifted out and ran into the paddock entry rail upon crossing the finish line in the 350-yard dash for two-year-old Quarter Horses.
Gilliard was stabilized by the Hoosier Park emergency medical staff and then transported to St. John’s Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. He was later air lifted to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Gilliard remains in critical condition and under the care of St. Vincent’s medical staff.
“Richard’s family has been notified of the situation and they are traveling from South Carolina to join him at St. Vincent’s Hospital.” said Brian Elmore, Hoosier Park’s general manager of racing. “The thoughts and prayers of all of us go out to Richard and his family at this time. We are waiting for further information regarding his condition”
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, an
integrated gaming and racing facility, offers 2,000 slots and
electronic table games as well as both live and simulcast
Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing. Simulcast wagering is
also offered at three off-track betting properties located in
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Merrillville, Indiana. For more
information, please visit
www.hoosierpark.com.