McEvoy Breaks Hand

Saturday, December 16, 2017 | 8:59 am

ALMANDIN (Monsun - Anatola) wins the G1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday 1 November 2016. Trained by Robert Hickmott. Ridden by Kerrin McEvoy. Photo by Bronwen Healy. The Image is Everything - Bronwen Healy and Darren Tindale Photography.

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy broke a bone in his hand in a mishap prior to the fifth race at Randwick on Saturday. McEvoy was thrown from his mount, Sugar Bella (Aus) (Not A Single Doubt {Aus}), on the way to the start when he sustained the injury. Racing NSW stewards reported McEvoy would require surgery.

McEvoy has enjoyed a productive season, most prominently as the regular rider of The Everest and G1 Darley Classic winner Redzel (Aus) (Snitzel {Aus}). He won last year's G1 Melbourne Cup aboard Almandin (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}).