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Desperate news tonight that Brian Toomey sustained life-threatening head injuries in a fall at Perth.
Another grim reminder of the risks jockey face while making a living.
Prayers with him and his family.
Desperate news.
Thoughts are with Brian and his family.
Hope it is not as bad as is feared.Value Is EverythingJust heard about this this morning. Do hope he’s going to be okay. We’re all sending good vibes to you Brian.
Likewise hadn’t heard about this until now really hope Brian’s injuries aren’t as bad as feared
Is this happening more often, or are we just more aware these days? I do hope he’ll be ok. Much as I love racing I’m so glad my son never wanted to be a jockey; I understand his mum is with him.
Is this happening more often, or are we just more aware these days? I do hope he’ll be ok. Much as I love racing I’m so glad my son never wanted to be a jockey; I understand his mum is with him.
Like annual road deaths now being at a record low due to the safety-first construction of modern cars it’s likely that serious injuries and deaths amongst jockeys are likewise lower than they once were, due to safety concerns becoming paramount; and like so much else grizzly it appears more common due to us living in the information age, whereas in truth it isn’t
Of course this is only supposition and the likes of the IJF would know for sure
Richard Davis was, I think, the last jockey to die on British soil, in 1996, and before him there were the likes of Steve Wood, Brian Taylor, Joe Blanks and Manny Mercer; these four perhaps tellingly being Flat jockeys, who by definition fall off at speeds greater than do their NH counterparts
All the very best to Brian Toomey
Truly shocking news.
Lets hope that he makes a full and speedy recovery.
God bless himRichard Davis was, I think, the last jockey to die on British soil, in 1996
Tom Halliday was the most recent, at Market Rasen in July 2005. The latest renewal of his memorial race will have taken place at the Lincolnshire venue this weekend just gone, I fancy.
As for Brian Toomey, this is a desperate turn of events which has resonated with me somewhat, having been present at (and interviewed him after) his first ever win on British soil – Jewel Song (Brendan Powell), Hackwood Park Point-to-Point, Easter Monday 2008. In common with the likes of Jeremiah McGrath, Toomey made his initial inroads in racing over here riding Pointers for Powell, and it’s been very pleasing to see the progress he’s made – with Kevin Ryan’s support in particular – since then.
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Here is the latest update:-
Family acknowledgements
Brian’s parents Marian and Johnny, brother Sean, sister Aine and his aunt Margaret would like to thank all family and friends at home in Ireland for their huge support.Mrs Toomey would also particularly like to thank Dr Michael Turner for travelling up to Dundee on Saturday and the staff at Ninewells Hospital for their fantastic round the clock care.
Brian’s girlfriend Amy Ryan would like to thank all family and friends and the racing fraternity for their texts and phone calls, especially Brian’s close friends Brian Hughes and JP O’Farrell.
Kevin Ryan would also like to thank his owners and staff for their support over the last few days.Thanks for the update,lets hope for the best for him and his family.
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Brian’s been moved out of intensive care:
Been following Brian Toomey’s progress since his horrific fall and glad to hear that he has been moved from Intensive Care offering a glimmer of hope that he is slowly improving.
Thoughts are with him and his family that he continues to improve and will make a good recovery from his accident.Relieved to read that Laura Collett now out of hospital after her accident, bet she gives Kauto a great big hug when she gets home.
Good wishes to both.
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