Jockey Naho Furukawa injured in fall at Sapporo Racecourse

During the Hochi Hai Daisetsu Handicap at Sapporo Racecourse, jockey Naho Furukawa was injured following a fall while riding the 12th favorite, Smart Kairos. The accident occurred in the final straight as the horse stumbled amidst a dense group of competitors.

Furukawa was unable to move on the course and was transported by ambulance to the racecourse medical room on a stretcher. While she remained conscious and able to communicate, she reported experiencing chest pain.

This incident marks the second consecutive week involving a fall by a female JRA jockey, following an injury to Sena Imamura at Niigata the previous week. Fans have expressed significant concern on social media regarding the severity of the fall.