Date Set For Qld Derby Inquiry Resumption

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Stewards have set the date for the resumption of an inquiry into the fall which resulted in high-profile jockey suffering serious injuries.

Commission stewards confirmed the inquiry would resume on October 21 with four jockeys required to attend.

Brown, a dual -winning rider, was aboard who fell at the 300m mark in the Derby at on June 8.

He suffered injuries to his spine, ribs and lungs and will be out of the saddle for an indefinite period.

horse Lord Arthur was euthanised.

An inquiry was opened on the day with evidence taken from several jockeys and then adjourned until a time when Brown was fit enough to attend.

Stewards will call Brown and fellow jockeys Tommy Berry, Matt McGillivray and to give evidence at the inquiry.

Chief steward Peter Chadwick said the priority had been to give Brown time and there had been problems getting all jockeys together.

Meanwhile, jockey has been cleared to resume riding after being stood down following a criminal court appearance on drug charges.

Tarrant was stood down indefinitely in mid-August but was cleared to resume this week.

Chadwick said strict terms had been placed on Tarrant's return.

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