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Josh Moore in critical care after chest infection complications

Josh Moore remains in critical care at Aintree University Hospital following a fall at Haydock on Saturday. The rider suffered multiple injuries when parting company with Gleno at the sixth fence in the Rising Sun Veterans’ Handicap Chase. Moore has ...

20 Apr 2022 at 17:25

Racing

Major Charlie O’Shea under sedation in intensive care

Amateur rider Major Charlie O’Shea was under sedation in intensive care on Monday after suffering “serious chest injuries” following his fall in the penultimate race at Wincanton on Sunday. O’Shea, who served with 29 Commando Regiment Royal ...

11 Apr 2022 at 12:55

Horse Racing

The fall that sparked creation of Injured Jockeys Fund

It is 60 years since a serious injury to Paddy Farrell in the 1964 Grand National helped spawn what is now the Injured Jockeys Fund. At the time there was no system in place, financial or otherwise, to compensate jockeys whenever they were ...

09 Apr 2024 at 11:22

Horse Racing

Blackmore ‘serial winners fund’ closing in on bumper total for charity

Betfair’s ‘Rachael Blackmore Serial Winners Fund’ is closing in on its target as it aims to provide £250,000 for two worthy charities. The initiative was kick-started by a £100,000 donation from Betfair, with £5,000 added for every ...

30 Jan 2024 at 12:46

Horse Racing

Leeson lasts marathon course to aid Injured Jockeys Fund

The Injured Jockeys Fund and mental health charity Mind are the beneficiaries of a magnificent marathon-running effort from Catherine Leeson, who completed her year-long fundraising challenge in Malton this weekend. The Jack Berry ...

05 Dec 2023 at 11:38

Horse Racing

Graham Lee’s family speak of ‘overwhelming’ support for injured rider

Graham Lee has undergone surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital in Newcastle after a serious fall last week, with his daughter Amy thanking the racing world for its “overwhelming” support. The Grand National and Group ...

15 Nov 2023 at 16:33

Horse Racing

‘Positive progress’ reported in Graham Lee injury recovery

The Injured Jockeys Fund has provided a further update on Graham Lee, in which he is described as having made “positive progress”. The Grand National and Ascot Gold Cup-winning rider remains in Royal Victoria Infirmary ...

17 Nov 2023 at 15:12

Horse Racing

IJF pledges to support Graham Lee throughout recovery

Injured Jockeys Fund president Sir Anthony McCoy and vice-president Jack Berry have issued a joint-statement underlining the organisation’s support for Graham Lee, however long his recuperation takes. McCoy shared the ...

13 Nov 2023 at 15:30

Horse Racing

Lee ‘overwhelmed’ by support following Newcastle fall

Graham Lee has thanked the racing community for their support as he begins to make plans to move home following the injuries he sustained in a fall last year. The Grand National and Group One-winning jockey was ...

10 Feb 2024 at 15:44

Local News

Rachael Blackmore: Soft ground will suit my 25/1 Gold Cup outsider Jungle Boogie

Rachael Blackmore’s Serial Winners fund stands at £205,000, which is a one-of-a-kind initiative that is raising money for the Injured Jockeys Fund and Irish Injured Jockeys. The Killenaule jockey will be ...

15 Mar 2024 at 10:33

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A Day in the Life - Jane Davis

Jane Davis lives and breathes horses here in Kilkenny. Originally from Dublin, as a child her parents drove the length and breadth of the country every weekend bringing her to shows. As a teenager she ...

16 Jul 2022 at 09:33

Horse Racing

Lauren Keen-Hawkins moved to hospital in GloucesterAmar

Amateur jockey Lauren Keen-Hawkins has been moved to Gloucester Royal Hospital as her recovery continues. The 22-year-old sustained a serious head injury in a fall at Worcester early last month after ...

03 Oct 2024 at 07:27

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