Kilmore harness driver Alannah Logie fell during a race in Melton on Friday night, leaving her concussed and severely bruised.
During the second race on the Melton card – the $10,000 Goodform on Thetrots.com.au Concession Driver’s Pace – Alannah’s horse As She Says broke gate and fell leading into the final turn.
A steward’s enquiry into the fall will occur at a later date.
Alannah suffered extensive bruising to the bone, bruising to the brain and is suffering concussion following the incident.
Alanah’s mother Gaye Logie said it was a relatively lucky outcome for her daughter.
“She’ll need to rest up and recover over the next few weeks,” she said.
“Alannah is a very lucky lady. It could have been so much worse.”
Fellow drivers Corey O’Donoghue and Nick Beale were also involved in the fall – Beale was cleared of any injuries while O’Donoghue underwent surgery on a broken right femur.
“As She Says was very badly cut and does have severe knee injuries,” Gaye said.
“She’s being treated by the vet and is well on the way to recovery.
“We don’t know how it’s all going to go to be honest.”
O’Donoghue’s horse Micton Mouse came through the incident with superficial abrasions to his knees and chest, and is expected to fully recover.
Gaye said Alannah was grateful for the support received following the fall.
“She wants thank to all the people that have messaged and phoned. The support has been overwhelming and the kindness is really appreciated,” she said.
“And all the help on the night when it happened – they offered to bring the horse home or take Alannah to the hospital. They were just amazing.”
Although Alannah’s return to the track remains unknown, her partner Corey – also a trainer-driver – will continue to race this week.
