Jim Crowley ‘doing well’ following surgery for York injuries

Jim Crowley is reported to be in “good spirits” following the fall at York on Sunday which left the former champion jockey with a broken leg, among other injuries.

Trevor Whelan was also hurt in the incident in the Listed Garrowby Stakes on the Knavesmire, and is due to see a specialist ankle surgeon to further assess his injury.

In a statement, the Injured Jockeys Fund said: “Jim Crowley and Trevor Whelan were both taken to Leeds General Infirmary Hospital after a fall on the flat at York racecourse on Sunday afternoon.

“Jim sustained a pelvic and leg fracture and after initial treatment to stop internal bleeding on Sunday, he underwent surgery yesterday to stabilise his fractures. He is doing well post operation, is in good spirits and will remain in hospital for the time being.

“Trevor has a complex ankle fracture and was placed in a cast in Leeds General Infirmary. He is seeing a specialist ankle surgeon in London today to plan his surgery.”

The IJF also said that David Noonan underwent surgery on Monday to stabilise a leg fracture after he was kicked at the start at Fontwell on the same afternoon.

“All three jockeys will require prolonged recovery and rehabilitation. They are extremely grateful for the excellent care they received from the medical teams on the racecourses and would like to thank everybody for their concern,” the IJF added.