Jockeys Brian Higgins and Brad Rawiller are both in a stable condition in Melbourne's Alfred Hospital after a race fall at Cranbourne on Sunday.
Rawiller has fractured his C4 and C5 vertebrae and collarbone, while Higgins has fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.
Jockey Brad Rawiller has two fractured vertabrae and a fractured collarbone after a fall at Cranbourne on Sunday.Credit:Amy Paton
The two will undergo further tests after coming down in the fourth race on Sunday.
The remainder of the meeting was called off after the incident.
Both horses are reported to have escaped injury.
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The two jockeys had been conscious when transported to hospital for treatment on Sunday, with Rawiller initially suffering concussion and chest pain while Higgins was sitting up but there were concerns with his ribs, lung and abdominal pain.
Racing Victoria stewards postponed the rest of Sunday's meeting following the fall in the fourth race after speaking with other jockeys.
"With our consultation with the riders and their concern for the welfare of their colleagues, the decision has been made to postpone the remainder of the meeting," RV steward James Hitchcock told broadcaster racing.com.
The fall comes a day after after visiting West Australian jockey Willie White suffered four fractured ribs and a fractured sternum in a fall at Avoca.
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