Horse fatally kicks groom at top racecourse

A groom killed at one of the country’sbest-knownracecourses from a suspected kick from a horse has been described as “hugely enthusiastic and dedicated to his horses” by his employer.

Ken Dooley, in his 50s, suffered fatal injuries following an incident on Saturday night at Kempton Park in Sunbury-onthames.

Trainer Amanda Perrett, who employed Mr Dooley at her yard in West Sussex, confirmed he was the victim. She said in a statement: “Ken had been with us for seven years and was a very special member of our close-knit family business at Coombelands.

“He was an excellent employee, very experienced with racehorses having worked all of his life with them as a jockey, trainer and jockey coach around the world. Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.”