A charity raceday in reminiscence of jockey Keagan Kirkby this weekend is a day to “rejoice Keagan’s life”, stated his former coach Paul Nicholls.
Kirby, 25, died during a race on 4 February this year when his horse bumped into the aspect of a soar at a point-to-point race at Charing Racecourse in Kent.
The occasion in his honour takes place this Sunday, 27 October, at Wincanton Racecourse.
“Something to maintain Keagan’s title in lights is implausible. To have a charity occasion in Keagan’s title and entire day of racing is implausible,” Nicholls instructed BBC Radio Somerset.
“He was an exquisite man, fantastic workforce participant for us and he is missed by us and all his household.”
Kirkby was working on the time of his dying for Nicholls at his yard in Ditcheat, Somerset. He joined the employees in 2019 and had been shortlisted this 12 months for an business staff award this 12 months.
A review was carried out by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Level-to-Level Authority to see if any classes might be realized from the incidents round Kirkby’s dying.
Funds raised from the raceday will go to The Injured Jockeys Fund and Racing Welfare charities.
“We’re delighted to have the ability to host that day and provides again to the area people and now have a venue that individuals can come collectively,” stated Blaithin Murphy, supervisor at Wincanton Racecourse.
“Racing actually is the center of the south west and that day will put all of it into play.”
