Jockey Reveals Brutal Reality of Horse Racing with Health Update Following Sickening Fall
A jockey has spoken out about the brutal reality of horse racing after suffering a heavy fall over the Easter weekend. Nico De Boinville, a renowned jockey, was kicked in the back after falling off As The Fella Says in the novice handicap hurdle on the Sussex Champion Chase card on Monday.
According to reports from the Daily Mail, De Boinville was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, where he spent the night under observation after the incident. Although he was able to return home on Tuesday, he is expected to spend a period on the sidelines after sustaining a number of injuries in the heavy fall.
The Daily Mail reports that trainer Nicky Henderson has confirmed that De Boinville will not be riding for at least two weeks. This leaves Henderson needing to find jockeys for Jonbon in Saturday’s bet365 Celebration Chase and Constitution Hill in the Punchestown Boodles Champion Hurdle, which takes place on Friday, May 2.
In an update on De Boinville’s condition, Henderson told the Daily Mail: "He’s at home now and Sam Twiston-Davies has been minding him and brought him back, so he’s back with his family, which is the most important thing. He’s got some broken ribs and his neck has taken a bit of a bash, so he’s having to sit pretty still."
The Daily Mail reports that De Boinville’s fall was a nasty one, but thankfully, his horse, As The Fella Says, is okay. Henderson emphasised the importance of not rushing De Boinville back into action, saying: "It was a nasty fall and thankfully As The Fella Says is okay, but our jockey is not, although hopefully he’ll be perfectly all right in the long term."
The incident highlights the risks involved in horse racing, and the need for jockeys to be aware of the potential dangers. As the Daily Mail reports, De Boinville’s fall is a stark reminder of the brutal reality of the sport.
In a further update, Henderson confirmed that De Boinville will not be riding this weekend or next week. He added: "We’re trying to sort things out, we’ve got Punchestown to sort out as well, but he definitely won’t be riding this weekend or next week. After next week, it doesn’t matter anyway, but the main thing is that he’s back and fighting fit for the restart. As long as he’s fighting fit, that’s all that matters."
The Daily Mail reports that Henderson’s team is working to find replacements for De Boinville, including for popular runner Constitution Hill, who has only ever been ridden by De Boinville. With the Punchestown Boodles Champion Hurdle just around the corner, Henderson will be eager to find a suitable replacement to ensure the horse’s continued success.
As the news of De Boinville’s fall spreads, fans and fellow jockeys alike will be wishing him a speedy recovery. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in horse racing and the need for jockeys to be aware of the potential dangers.
De Boinville’s health update is a welcome relief for fans, and we wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.
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