Overview

• Surgeons at The Alfred performed major surgery on Tuesday night to stabilise trauma at the T5 vertebra.
• Prebble fell in the last race at Warrnambool and received immediate care from the on-course medical team before being airlifted by Ambulance Victoria to Melbourne.
• He is recovering in intensive care and faces a lengthy rehabilitation, according to a family statement.
• His parents expressed deep gratitude to emergency responders, hospital staff and racing officials, and requested privacy.
• The 23-year-old apprentice is a rising rider and son of Melbourne Cup winner Brett Prebble, with recent highlights including a Flemington treble and the Victorian apprentices’ rising star title.