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A young jockey has died in a tragic accident at a Kent racecourse. Keagan Kirkby, 25, was killed when he was thrown from his horse in the final event of the day at Charing. The air ambulance landed at the site and parademics joined the on-site medical team as they fought to save Keagan’s life. Keagan worked for champion trainer Paul Nicholls, who posted a tribute on social media platform X. He wrote: “Life is so hard sometimes, winners totally insignificant compared to what has happened today. “Sadly Keagan Kirkby one of our best, hardworking lads lost his life today riding in a point to point…

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