Jockey Wesley Joyce remains in intensive care following a fall in a Flat race at Galway.
The apprentice jockey was riding Red Heel when the mare stumbled at the path and unseated him around five furlongs from the finish. At the time the 20-1 outsider, trained by Michael Mulvany, was disputing the lead in the Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes.
The jockey, who won a handicap on the same horse earlier this month, was treated on course by racecourse doctor Professor McAnena. He was then transferred to University Hospital Galway where he is being treated for his injuries.
Dr Jennifer Pugh, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board’s senior medical officer, issued an update via the IHRB’s Twitter account this morning: “Wesley’s condition has further stabilised overnight. The majority of his injuries are in his chest and he will remain sedated in ICU to rest and be monitored over the coming days.
“The IHRB wish to reiterate our thanks to the team at University Hospital Galway and racecourse doctor, Professor McAnena, for their excellent care at the racecourse and in the hospital.”
Joyce, who started competing at the main Irish tracks in 2021, has ridden ten winners this year, with his mounts earning €172,903 for their connections. Since the start of his career, he has had more than 300 rides, having success for trainers including Mulvany, Liam McAteer and Andrew McNamara.
Thursday's Listed race was won by Surrounding (10-1) from Michael Halford's stables with Ronan Whelan in the saddle.
Outsider Tudor City took the feature Guinness Galway Hurdle at odds of 22-1. The 10-year-old, a regular runner in the race, came home in front three years ago – and gave trainer Tony Martin his fourth victory since 2014.
“He seems to peak this time of year and his best runs are here. He handles the place and likes it obviously," he said.
Galway's festival continues until Sunday, while Goodwood's finishes tomorrow with the Stewards Cup, which carries a first prize of £128,850.
