Cheltenham Festival - can't wait.

[teapot]

Helo's apparently still on the ground

ETS: Racing Post says it's left and on its way to Frenchay

 

[doratheexplorer]

BBC Cheltenham live updates say that the helicopter left at 1803, thoughts are with JT and all connections. Praying he is alright.

 

[teapot]

And latest BBC update is that he was conscious after his fall which is good news. Fingers crossed he's ok

 

[mil1212]

Just seen racing post say he's been put in an induced coma thoughts for him and his family as well as connections of mathuhi

 

[KautoStar1]

The ups and very awful downs of jump racing for both horses & jockeys. Poor JT took a horrid fall, so just hope he makes a full & speedy recovery. Where else do you go to work and get followed round by an ambulance. Full marks to the medical team for attending to him so well & quickly. I assume if they've put him into a medical induced coma that he has some sort of head injury. But isn't it about time that the BHA consider the use of air jackets, espcially for the jump boys.
Hope Davey Russell is also ok. How an earth can you have a spontanious lung puncture ? These boys are touched by madness I'm sure but so so brave.

 

[amage]

JT was conscious post fall but having some breathing difficulties so was placed in an induced coma and gone for full body scan. They are hoping to have an update around 9pm.

They are currently trying to arrange to get Davy home for surgery. Possibly damage from a fall yest or this morn part of the reason for lung collapse.

 

[Maesfen]

Thoughts and prayers for both of them. It might sound corny but we owe them so much for the pleasure they bring, it's horrid when things go wrong for them.

 

[Daffodil]

I've just got home and logged on to find out if Matuhi made it. SO very sad to see that he didn't but the CHeltenham vets clearly did absolutely everything they could to save him. COndolences to his connections.

Very shocked to hear about JT though and everything crossed that he makes a speedy recovery. And to Davy Russell too.

 

[millhouse]

Praying for JT tonight.

 

[oldvic]

Has anyone seen any press relating to hope Somersby is? Love that horse and hope he's ok...

He's fine - was tripped over by Dominic but got straight up. Not a scratch.

 

[amage]

Initial scans for JT has shown a "serious neck injury". They are awaiting further scans/tests to know the full extent of his injuries. Awful awful news please everyone pray, send vibes do anything you can to hope he recovers

 

[TrasaM]

We left at about 4.30 as got really cold and I was so pleased that there had been no horses seriously injured. Didn't realise what had happened. backed Mad Moose who refused to race! And left after that as it was getting so cold. Fingers crossed for both jockeys.