A horse has been euthanised at Royal Randwick following a bad fall in the sixth race, the Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m).
Jockey Brenton Avdulla was taken to the hospital after being knocked unconcious in the accident.
The horse, Xtremetime, looked to be clipped on the foot on the final straight when it became crowded for room about 100m from the finish.
Trainer of Xtremetime, John Thompson, sadly confirmed the filly's leg injury was so severe there was no other alternative but to have the three-year-old put down.
After regaining consciousness, Avdulla was whisked to nearby Prince of Wales Hospital.
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Scans revealed Avdulla suffered fractured C7 vertebrae and a "small" brain bleed.
Racing NSW stewards opened an inquiry into the incident which has since been paused due to Advulla's condition.
Xtremetime was one of two horses that was killed at Randwick on Saturday, with another horse, Brandenburg, being euthanised after a leg injury just two races later.
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