Jockey Ana O'Brien, who was airlifted to hospital after a mount at Killarney on Tuesday evening, Druids Cross (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}), suffered a fatal fall, will not require surgery for her injuries. The 21-year-old daughter of Aidan O'Brien was found to have a fractured C1 vertebra in her neck and T6 in her back, and fractured cheekbones bilaterally, but brain scans came back clear and MRI scans revealed surgery would not be required.
Dr Adrian McGoldrick, chief medical officer for the Irish Turf Club, said, “She has had her MRI scans and Professor Paul Redmond, the head of department at CUH, has looked at them and confirmed that she does not need surgery. They will continue to review her facial injuries.”
McGoldrick said he expects O'Brien to be out for three to four months.
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