JOCKEY Trevor Whelan has confirmed he has broken his leg in three places after his ‘absolutely awful’ York fall.
And it is feared veteran rider Jim Crowley has suffered a similar injury after he also smashed into the turf.
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Both riders fell in yesterday’s big race of the day at the northern track.
Crowley, who was on the William Haggas-trained favourite Almeraq, appeared to clip heels.
That sparked a chain reaction that saw Whelan fall from Tiger Bay in the Listed six furlong sprint.
There was a big delay to racing as both riders were initially treated on the track before being rushed to hospital.
Incredibly, both horses were up and OK after the horrendous flashpoint, which viewers described as being ‘absolutely awful’.
Whelan confirmed on X the extent of his injuries – and it is believed Crowley has suffered much the same.
The jockey posted: “Thanks for all the get well messages much appreciated.
“I’ve broken my leg in three places and due for an operation on it as well.”
More to follow.
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