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Jim Crowley Recovering From Surgery After York Fall, Trevor Whelan to Plan Ankle Operation

An Injured Jockeys Fund update says Crowley is in good spirits after pelvic and leg fractures as Whelan prepares for specialist treatment on a complex ankle injury.

Overview

  • Officials said Crowley underwent surgery on Monday to stabilise pelvic and leg fractures after initial treatment on Sunday to stop internal bleeding.
  • Whelan has a complex ankle fracture, was placed in a cast in Leeds, and is seeing a specialist in London today to plan surgery.
  • The fall occurred in the Garrowby Stakes when Almeraq clipped heels in a tightly bunched six-furlong field, bringing down Tiger Bay.
  • Both riders were treated on course behind privacy screens before transfer to Leeds General Infirmary, and both horses were reported largely unscathed.
  • Stewards adjourned an inquiry into interference involving Crestofdistinction until a later date, and the Injured Jockeys Fund expects prolonged recovery and rehabilitation.