Australian jockey Damion Beckett (22), who was killed when struck by lightning at Ascot racetrack in Perth yesterday. The young jockey was riding trackwork before dawn when the storm struck, killing him and his mount Brave Buck (not pictured).
Lightning kills jockey
Australian jockey Damion Beckett (22), who was killed when struck by lightning at Ascot racetrack in Perth yesterday
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