The horse racing community is mourning the loss of jockey Keagan Kirkby, who tragically died at the age of 25 following a fall during a race in Kent. Kirkby, who worked for champion trainer Paul Nicholls, suffered the fatal accident in front of spectators when his horse veered off course and collided with the side of a jump. Tributes, including a heartbreaking one from his girlfriend, have been pouring in as the news of Kirkby's death spreads.
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Jockey Keagan Kirkby dies after a fall at a horse race in Kent. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/lkfbXdVycU
A jockey who worked at champion trainer Paul Nicholls' yard in Ditcheat has died following a fall during a horse race. https://t.co/q76q83XqGl
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