SportHorse racingA member of Richard and Peter Fahey’s stable staff was sent flying across the parade ring at Redcar after approaching the horse Kameko Fever13:04, 27 May 2026Updated 13:22, 27 May 2026A stable groom was taken to hospital after being kicked by a horse in a ‘very distressing’ incident at Redcar on Tuesday.‌The accident occurred before the fifth race at the Cleveland course, a 7f handicap, in which father and son trainers Richard and Peter Fahey were due to run Kameko Fever, a three-year-old gelding who was a 9-2 chance to get off the mark under jockey Ethan Tindall.‌Kameko Fever, who was wearing cheekpieces, was being led around the parade ring by his personal groom when the Fahey stable’s travelling head groom Chloe Briody approached the horse from the right-hand side.‌READ MORE: Haydock Park issue statement after major ITV meeting abandoned due to hole in trackREAD MORE: Classic-winning jockey Tony Ives dies in Thailand after lengthy health battleShe took a grip of Kameko Fever when he suddenly drew up his hind legs and delivered a fierce kick into Chloe’s side, sending her flying across the grass.Video of the incident was widely shared on social media, although the clip incorrectly states that the race was due to start at Leicester. Punters expressed immediate concern for Chloe describing the clip as ‘very distressing’.‌A statement from Leicester racecourse said: "We can confirm this did not take place at Leicester racecourse. Horses at Leicester were blue saddle cloths. Our thoughts are with the woman involved and we hope she is okay."Richard Fahey told Mirror Racing: “It was one of my girls, Chloe, and she is fine. She went to hospital in an ambulance, they took an x-ray and everything is fine.”Such was the concern for Chloe that Redcar racecourse posted an update of its own on the incident and her condition.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentThe track said: “Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern following yesterday’s unfortunate accident in the parade ring at Redcar when a member of Richard Fahey’s stable staff was kicked by a horse.“The staff member was attended to swiftly by expert medical staff at the scene, with further checks being carried out at hospital later.Article continues below“Having spoken to the stable this morning, we are happy to confirm that the member of staff is fine apart from some bruising. She will be back on her feet soon and we wish her well.”Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌HospitalsHorsesRedcar racecourse