Overview
- Powell was unseated when his mount Diamond Days made an error at the first fence at Plumpton on Monday, with the jockey falling through the inside rail and being taken to hospital by ambulance.
- Scans showed he has broken both bones in his forearm in two places and surgery is expected to be carried out imminently.
- Trainer Joe Tizzard confirmed Diamond Days was uninjured after the incident and the race was later won by Walk In The West under Sam Twiston-Davies.
- Race officials omitted the fence for the next circuit and delayed the following race while Powell received on-course treatment, reflecting the immediate safety response.
- Powell had entered the season in strong form — including 57 winners in 2025-26 — so the injury will sideline him at a time when he was due to ride high-profile mounts and may miss upcoming engagements.