Bell Injury Worse Than Expected

Jockey Sammy Jo Bell, who was injured at Carlisle last Friday when a mount reared up and fell on her on the way to the start, may have worse damage than originally expected. Bell was diagnosed with a crack pubic bone, but a second opinion has revealed further complications.

“They might have to put plates in her and all sorts,” said Bell's boss, trainer Richard Fahey. “She's been transferred to Hull [Royal Infirmary] from York. I was surprised they let her out on Friday. We'll know a bit more after they've had a proper look, but it sounds like it's worse than they thought it was originally.”