Jockey Gilliard in critical condition

8/26/2011 1:02 PM  | postandcourier.com
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Richard Gilliard, a 27-year-old jockey from Hollywood, remains in critical condition after being thrown from his horse Tuesday night at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Ind.


Gilliard's sister, Regina Gilliard of Summerville, was with him at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis on Thursday.


She said their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gilliard Sr. of Hollywood, are making plans to travel to Indianapolis. 


"The doctors said it's still too early," Regina said when asked about her brother's prognosis.


The atmosphere at the track has been somber.

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