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Grand National winner Ryan Mania has been airlifted to hospital by air ambulance after falling at Hexham in the 3.10.
Just as racing had heaved a sigh of relief after the Grand National went without a hitch the next day this happens.
Let’s hope he isn’t seriously injured he was apparently conscious when he went in the air ambulance.
His valet Steve Charlton reported that he was talking and moving all his limbs, both encouraging signs. Hopefully he’ll be no more than sore and stiff. A reminder of the perils all those who are legged up on racehorses face on a daily or even half hourly basis.
Scary to see the air ambulance. Thank goodness the latest reports are good. Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery.
Oh dear – he came across as a very nice young man indeed yesterday and I hope all will be well …
Judging from the reports on BBC News earlier they were almost disappointed that the jockey wasn’t seriously hurt, terrible reporting again. As with everyone I wish Ryan all the best that he isn’t badly injured and will soon be out of hospital.
Once again we have a dramatic illustration of just how precarious a jockeys lot can be.
At least the signs are promising – wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
Awful to hear, especially after seeing him in those photos with Auroras this morning. Should be having one of the happiest weekends of his life.
He tweeted at 9.30pm:
Thanks so much for all the messages. I’m grand. Staying in hospital to get another scan tomorrow then should be home. #highsandlows
Sounds good.
Mik
What good news that it, just highlights the dangers of the sport and so glad that he is making a good recovery and having time to watch replays of a superb Grand National ride.
Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...Just goes to show how precarious a jump jockey’s life can be.
Good news and good luck to the young Scot.
To ride his first Grand National winner with his first ride ever in the race – and on a supposed no hoper – is some achievement indeed.
Good on Sue and Harvey Smith for giving Ryan a break and having enough faith in him, otherwise he would have been lost to horse racing for good due to the lack of race riding opportunities coming his way.
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