A stablehand reportedly kicked in the head by a horse at the Ciaron Maher Racing stable in Miners Rest remains in a critical condition in hospital.
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Paramedics were called to the scene about 10am on Tuesday, April 30, with the air ambulance dispatched along with advanced life support and mobile intensive care ambulances.
"Our thoughts are with the patient, stables, and staff involved in managing the incident," Ballarat Turf Club chief executive Belinda Glass said in a statement on Tuesday.
An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said a woman in her 20s was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition.
WorkSafe confirmed it has been notified and investigators are responding.
Investigators will first determine whether duty was owed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, then identify any duty holders before beginning a comprehensive investigation.
Ciaron Maher Racing has been phoned for comment.
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