Stewards Frustrated At Inquiry Delay

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Corey Brown

's chief steward Peter Chadwick admits he is becoming frustrated in his attempts to finalise an into the fall more than two months ago.

Dual -winning suffered serious injuries when fell at the 300m-mark in the Derby at on June 8.

Brown suffered injuries to his spine, ribs and lungs and will be out of the saddle for at least another 12 months.

-trained Lord Arthur was euthanised on the day.

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

Brown and fellow jockeys Tommy Berry, and Tim Clark are expected to give evidence at the resumed inquiry.

There has been a delay with getting all four jockeys together at the one time.

Chadwick said stewards were obviously keen to resolve the issues around the fall but had hit numerous hurdles.

“The best way to describe it is a logistical nightmare but we are determined to get it done,” he said.

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