That's devastating news.Oasis Dream wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:55 pm According to Katy, a young Japanese jockey died after being tossed from his mount in the 6th race yesterday.
"Nikkan Gendai: "We wanted to see you again but...May you rest in peace."
Jockey Kota Fujioka passed away yesterday at the age of 35. He was unconscious and in critical condition after he was unseated from his mount on the 6th."
All racing fans in Japan are really saddened.
Kota Fujioka was an excellent jockey and really a nice guy....
May he rest in peace.
-- report from netkeiba.com
''Japanese racing in mourning as Kota Fujioka passes away at the age of 35''
https://en.netkeiba.com/news/news_detail.html?id=1011
as he won the G1 Mile Championship with Namur(JPN) in 2023
-- replay of the Mile Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIkGUrcss_A