Chief Stipe Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Group One-winning jockey Rachel King has undergone surgery on her collarbone after being injured in a fall at Tamworth. King was one of three of the five riders involved in Sunday’s incident to need an operation. Her boyfriend, fellow jockey Blake Spriggs, said on Twitter yesterday evening the surgery had gone well. “I just spoke with @RachelK11 ‘s surgeon and he is very happy with how the operation went. Rachel is now in recovery and I expect to speak with her soon. I want to thank everyone for their messages of support.” Spriggs said. Greg Ryan’s mount Son Of A Dun appeared to go amiss midway through Sunday’s 1400-metre race with four horses then suffering interference. Ryan suffered a mild concussion in the incident was discharged from Tamworth Hospital on Sunday night. The Australian Jockeys’ Association said Josh Adams had lower lumber spine fractures that appeared stable but he may need to be transferred to Newcastle. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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