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Queensland jockey Leah Kilner makes 'wonderful' recovery, asks about horses

Leah Kilner's family speaks about the Queensland jockey's "wonderful" recovery, including the "really special" moment after she woke from her coma.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Queensland jockey Leah Kilner out of coma and moved from ICU a week after fall in Grafton

Leah Kilner was critically injured while racing in northern New South Wales just over a week ago but has now been moved out of ICU.

ABC News · Jul 11, 2022

Queensland horseracing community in shock as jockey Leah Kilner remains in critical condition after fall in Grafton

Apprentice jockey Leah Kilner, 24, was riding Stella's Turn in race three when the horse fell in the home straight, dislodging the jockey from her mount.

ABC News · Jul 3, 2022