To put your minds at ease, we’ll start by saying both these jockeys are fine after this incredible collision.
There was a mental scene in the 4:15 at Downpatrick on Friday as Johnny King was launched into the air from horse and collided with Shane Crimin, taking him out of the race.
The incident happened as they riders were approaching the eighth fence when Galboystown Lady, miscued its jump and knocked straight into the fence.
While the horse stayed on one side of the fence, it caused a catapult-like effect, sending King hurtling towards Crimin and knocking him clean off his horse.
This Vine user reckons the wipeout was akin to a monstrous rugby hit that Paul O’Connell himself would be proud of.
