Jockey Keagan Kirkby Dies in Racing Accident

Keagan Kirkby, a 25-year-old jockey working for champion trainer Paul Nicholls, tragically lost his life after falling from his horse during a point-to-point race in Kent.

Keagan Kirkby, 25, died after being thrown from his mount during a point-to-point race at Charing, Kent.
Nicholls and the entire team at Ditcheat are mourning the loss, describing Kirkby as one of their best, hardworking lads.
The Injured Jockeys Fund stated that despite immediate medical attention and support from a helicopter emergency services crew, Kirkby could not be saved.
Kirkby was a respected member of the Paul Nicholls team, having worked there since 2019, and was nominated for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards in 2024.
Nicholls remembered Kirkby as passionate about his job and riding, highlighting his prediction of Afadil's win the day before his tragic accident.