Leah Kilner 'able to stand'

There was some further encouraging news for injured NSW-based apprentice Leah Kilner on Tuesday, with medical staff in Brisbane reporting she has been able to stand and drink on her own for the first time since her heavy race fall at Grafton on July 3.

"Leah's condition is improving in the High Dependency Ward," said a Racing NSW statement issued on Tuesday.

"She was able to stand for the first time today and is also now able to drink on her own and continues to communicate with family."

Kilner was dislodged from Stella's Turn less than 100 metres out from the post in the third race at Grafton. She was immediately airlifted to Princess Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane and put into an induced coma.

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Article written by: Andrew Eddy