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  • Title: Jockey injuries during the Siena "Palio". A 72-year analysis of the oldest horse race in Italy.
    Author: Fortina M, Maniscalco P, Carulli C, Meccariello L, Colasanti GB, Carta S.
    Journal: Injury; 2019 Aug; 50 Suppl 4():S56-S59. PubMed ID: 30910241.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Horse racing is a hazardous sport. We analyzed the incidence and characteristics of jockey injuries in a typical horse race. METHODS: We analyzed all injuries sustained by 224 jockeys in the last 72 years. RESULTS: It was found that in 96.1% of the races there was at least one fall and in 28.6% of the races 50% or more of the jockeys fell. In 43.4% of the falls, the jockey was taken to the emergency room. Comparing the Palio with traditional races in other countries, a higher injury incidence rate was observed for every 100 falls (109.884 vs 27-59) and a lower concussion rate/100 falls (0.97 vs 1.8-7.4). CONCLUSION: The Palio is one of the most threatening races that continues today. Jockeys are at greater risk for a fall than any other race in the world.
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