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Cheltenham Festival 2014

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Runaway horse collides with tv camera at Cheltenham

Jockey Daryl Jacobs has been injured in a dramatic incident at the Cheltenham Fesitval.

Somerset trainer Paul Nicholl's horse appeared to be spooked by something as he was cantering to the start for the 2.40 race. The horse went through the rails and jockey Jacobs was thrown from the saddle and into a TV camera.

Initial reports suggest that Jacobs has injured his shoulder and leg. He is currently having medical treatment.

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