Lexington, KY (October 30, 2009) – Jockey Julia Brimo, who suffered injuries when her mount, Golden Stride, clipped heels and fell during today’s first race at Keeneland, has been listed in “critical” condition by the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
A native of Ontario, Canada, Brimo won the Sovereign Award as the top apprentice jockey in Canada for 2003, when she rode 75 winners.
At Keeneland, Brimo had ridden in two previous races during the fall meeting prior to the start of racing today.
