Irish jockey Graham Lee is in an induced coma after a fall at England’s Newcastle Racecourse on Friday.
The 47-year-old was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after being unseated by his mount Ben Macdui as the stalls opened.
The Injured Jockeys’ Fund released a statement on the 2004 Grand National winner soon after the nasty incident.
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“He was taken by ambulance to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where he is in intensive care with a neck injury,” the statement reads.
“He will undergo further tests today to assess the extent of the injury.
“We would politely ask that the family are given total privacy at this time.”
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Lee remains in intensive care with no timeline on his health status clear at this point.
Professional Jockeys’ Association interim CEO Dale Gibson said Lee is in the thoughts of the wider racing community.
Graham Lee is in an induced coma. Credit: Getty
“Any time a jockey gets injured, there’s always a real sense of community and group feeling and that’s very much the case now,” he said.
“Graham is hugely popular and what he’s achieved in the sport is incredible.
“The PJA and the weighing room very much want to send our best wishes to Graham and his family.
“It’s not easy for jockeys going out and riding today, especially those who were here last night. They’re a very close-knit community.”
Lee rode over 1000 jumps winners before making the move to riding on the flat in 2012.
He won the Gold Cup at Ascot just three years into his career move.
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