Apprentice jockey Jack Dace was hospitalized and a horse was euthanized following a severe two-runner collision during the 3:56 p.
m. Flat race at Brighton Racecourse on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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The incident occurred four furlongs from the finish line when Virtue Chastity, trained by Amanda Perrett and ridden by Dace, clipped heels and fell, subsequently bringing down Gretna Dreams and jockey Ashley Lewis.
While Lewis walked away unhurt, Dace was transported to a local hospital, and Virtue Chastity was humanely destroyed due to a fractured shoulder, according to officials.
Officials and Riders Comment on the Incident
Brighton clerk of the course Jack Hastings detailed the condition of those involved and the tragic loss of the filly.
"Ashley is okay, but Jack has been taken to hospital in an ambulance. He is conscious, but he'll be getting further assessments.
We did sadly lose Virtue Chastity, who sustained a fractured shoulder. We had to wait a little while, as we didn't know if she was winded," Hastings said.
Hastings further noted that video replays indicated the fall stemmed from a minor misstep between the horses.
"From the footage, it appears to have happened because of clipped heels. Gretna Dreams is back in the stables.
She was okay, but she will be assessed by the vets," he added.
Rider Ashley Lewis described the sudden nature of the fall on the track as he attempted to steer clear of Dace.
