The Gauch cops it! Popular Darren Gauci has a suspected fractured vertebra after a crunching 'through the rails' incident in the fourth race at Mornington yesterday. Gauci's mount Gothic Armageddon, who had become unbalanced, suddenly veered to the left and crashed into the last two runners. He then speared through the running rail. Victorian Jockeys Association executive Des O'Keeffe says Gauci, who has full movement in his limbs,is in the Alfred hospital for further assessment. Gothic Armagedd

The Gauch cops it! Popular Darren Gauci has a suspected fractured vertebra after a crunching 'through the rails' incident in the fourth race at Mornington yesterday. Gauci's mount Gothic Armageddon, who had become unbalanced, suddenly veered to the left and crashed into the last two runners. He then speared through the running rail. Victorian Jockeys Association executive Des O'Keeffe says Gauci, who has full movement in his limbs,is in the Alfred hospital for further assessment. Gothic Armageddon collapsed and died.