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Mauritian jockey Nooresh Juglall has tragically passed away following a race fall at Champ de Mars, Mauritius, on Saturday, May 15.
The 29-year-old was piloting Rule The Night in the seventh event when disaster struck at a road crossing on the track.
According to reports, Golden Tractor, ridden by
Benny Woodworth, attempted to jump the crossing but fell in front of Rule The Night.
Juglall was unable to avoid the fallen horse and came down heavily just before the entrance to the home straight.
Juglall, last season's champion jockey in Mauritius, was rushed to a medical clinic in an unconscious state. He was unable to be saved after slipping into a coma.
Woodworth suffered a serious elbow injury in the fall, while Golden Tractor had to be euthanised after fracturing a shoulder. Reports indicate Rule The Night also lost his life.
Juglall had a highly successful stint in
Singapore from 2014-2019 before leaving that jurisdiction due to family reasons.
He started his riding career in South Africa, where he became the first Mauritian to be crowned champion apprentice - achieving that honour during the 2011/12 and 2012/13 seasons.
Juglall also rode in
Hong Kong against some of the best jockeys in the world.
According to publication the
Sporting Post, Juglall is survived by his wife Chaaya and a child.