jump jockey

Five years ago, Jacob Pritchard Webb's career as a jump jockey in France was brought to a close with a fall that changed his life at the age of just 23. Even while coming to terms with his multiple neck and spinal injuries in hospital in Paris, he was already plotting the next phase of his life and from an early stage had his sights set on putting his equine skills to use by becoming a bloodstock agent. Pritchard Webb is now well on the way to establishing himself in...

Michael O'Sullivan, who was seriously injured in a fall at Thurles on February 6, died on Sunday morning. He was 24. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) expressed "profound sadness" when releasing a statement on behalf of the O'Sullivan family to confirm the passing of the Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey.  "The Directors and staff of the IHRB wish to extend their sincere condolences to Michael's family, partner, friends, his colleagues in the weigh-room and the wider racing community at this time," it read.  The IHRB's chief medical officer Dr Jennifer Pugh...

National Hunt jockey Josh Moore remains in the critical care unit at Aintree University Hospital following a fall at Haydock on Saturday. Moore sustained serious injuries, including a broken femur, punctured lung, broken ribs and damage to his lower back, when his mount Gleno (Ire), trained by the jockey's father Gary, fell during a steeplechase. Gleno was unhurt. Following successful surgery on his broken leg, Moore has been placed under sedation after contracting a chest infection which is interrupting further required treatment, including a second operation on his back.  A...