Fantasy_World
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I have just been very saddened ( in tears actually) to read the latest piece of news on the Racing Post website about a gentleman and friend I have known for the past eleven years. As if this lovely man and is equally nice family have not been through enough since the accident, this latest news must be a huge blow not only for Chris but for his wife and daughters as well
(All the information and quotes in this post is taken from the Racing Post site or is anecdotes from my own personal experiences with the gentleman. They are all accurate.)
Kinane returns to hospital as condition deteriorates
by Paul Eacott
CHRIS KINANE is back in hospital on for a series of tests, with doctors fearing that he could be suffering from pressure on his brain.
Kinane, who underwent a ten-hour life-saving brain operation after suffering severe head injuries when kicked in the paddock by a horse at Wolverhampton in April 2005 was admitted to the high dependency unit of a hospital inChichester, West Sussex, on Thursday.
His friends and family took the decision after becoming concerned about his worsening condition.
Keith Cosby, who runs the trust fund set up to help the ex-jump jockey and trainer, said yesterday: Chris has not been very well for the last two weeks now. He has been very quiet and not communicating, and he was treated for depression.
Unfortunately, his condition has deteriorated, and he is in hospital for tests. The doctors think he could have either pressure on his brain or an extremely bad infection.
"He has had a poor existence since Christmas and we are very concerned for him to be honest. He has basically regressed since last August, and all his family and friends are very worried."
Following his initial treatment, Kinane had 11 further operations in a 14-week period at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Birmingham.
In all, he underwent 16 major operations in the year he spent in hospital following the accident at Wolverhampton.
Kinane was returned to medical supervision in November last year after suffering a massive fit.
For those who are not aware of the gentleman in question or to the injury which caused his current condition please read on.
Chris Kinane
Chris has dedicated his whole life to racing. He was a jockey with Josh Gifford and rode several winners until it became clear that he was going to be too tall and too heavy. He became assistant to Guy Harwood in a golden era for the stable and helped to shape the careers of such equine superstars as Dancing Brave and Warning. He then went on to become a private trainer to the late Geoff Hubbard at Worlingworth ( when I first met Chris) where he trained a multitude of winners, the most famous being the top class chaser Strong Promise who was a gallant 2nd and then 3rd in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. After Mr Hubbard died he joined Ian Williams and Pat Kelly to be assistant trainer at Hob Farm in the West Midlands. Not long after joining the yard I saw Chris at Uttoxeter and he was very happily enjoying his new position at a yard that was going places. A few months before the accident we had been chatting away about a horse he used to own and now in the care Peter Bowen, Take the stand. His former horse went on to win further races over fences including the summer national at Uttoxeter in 2004 and he also finished 2nd and 5th in the 2005/06 Cheltenham Gold cup, respectively.
Sadly Chris was involved in a horrendous accident on the 2nd April 2005 in the paddock at Wolverhampton Race Course. He was kicked in the head by a horse from another racing yard as he prepared to give the leg up on a runner from the Williams' yard.
the blow came from the Ian Semple-trained Saameq, who became unruly as he was being prepared to contest the same race.
Semple said Saameq had become fractious in the saddling area and he had issued repeated warnings that the horse, who was attended by two handlers, could lash out.
``The horse was on his toes and had got himself hyped up,'' said Semple. ``I had asked people to move away because he does kick and they were crowding the saddling boxes.
``I walked ahead of him down the chute into the parade ring to make sure people stood back. I had two handlers on his head and was all the time telling people to give him space.
``Chris was talking to Jamie Spencer and was walking towards his horse to leg him up when ours walked past, lashed out and caught Chris smack on the head
Chris Kinane was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth II hospital in Birmingham where he underwent a 10 hour life saving brain operation. Such were the extent of his injuries his family were warned that he may not survive.
Since the accident Chris has endured numerous brain operations and has been in and out of hospital after setbacks to his recovery. The latest setback is very saddening and I sincerely pray for a speedy recovery x
Chris please get well soon, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day, my friend x
Caroline x
(All the information and quotes in this post is taken from the Racing Post site or is anecdotes from my own personal experiences with the gentleman. They are all accurate.)
Kinane returns to hospital as condition deteriorates
by Paul Eacott
CHRIS KINANE is back in hospital on for a series of tests, with doctors fearing that he could be suffering from pressure on his brain.
Kinane, who underwent a ten-hour life-saving brain operation after suffering severe head injuries when kicked in the paddock by a horse at Wolverhampton in April 2005 was admitted to the high dependency unit of a hospital inChichester, West Sussex, on Thursday.
His friends and family took the decision after becoming concerned about his worsening condition.
Keith Cosby, who runs the trust fund set up to help the ex-jump jockey and trainer, said yesterday: Chris has not been very well for the last two weeks now. He has been very quiet and not communicating, and he was treated for depression.
Unfortunately, his condition has deteriorated, and he is in hospital for tests. The doctors think he could have either pressure on his brain or an extremely bad infection.
"He has had a poor existence since Christmas and we are very concerned for him to be honest. He has basically regressed since last August, and all his family and friends are very worried."
Following his initial treatment, Kinane had 11 further operations in a 14-week period at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Birmingham.
In all, he underwent 16 major operations in the year he spent in hospital following the accident at Wolverhampton.
Kinane was returned to medical supervision in November last year after suffering a massive fit.
For those who are not aware of the gentleman in question or to the injury which caused his current condition please read on.
Chris Kinane
Chris has dedicated his whole life to racing. He was a jockey with Josh Gifford and rode several winners until it became clear that he was going to be too tall and too heavy. He became assistant to Guy Harwood in a golden era for the stable and helped to shape the careers of such equine superstars as Dancing Brave and Warning. He then went on to become a private trainer to the late Geoff Hubbard at Worlingworth ( when I first met Chris) where he trained a multitude of winners, the most famous being the top class chaser Strong Promise who was a gallant 2nd and then 3rd in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. After Mr Hubbard died he joined Ian Williams and Pat Kelly to be assistant trainer at Hob Farm in the West Midlands. Not long after joining the yard I saw Chris at Uttoxeter and he was very happily enjoying his new position at a yard that was going places. A few months before the accident we had been chatting away about a horse he used to own and now in the care Peter Bowen, Take the stand. His former horse went on to win further races over fences including the summer national at Uttoxeter in 2004 and he also finished 2nd and 5th in the 2005/06 Cheltenham Gold cup, respectively.
Sadly Chris was involved in a horrendous accident on the 2nd April 2005 in the paddock at Wolverhampton Race Course. He was kicked in the head by a horse from another racing yard as he prepared to give the leg up on a runner from the Williams' yard.
the blow came from the Ian Semple-trained Saameq, who became unruly as he was being prepared to contest the same race.
Semple said Saameq had become fractious in the saddling area and he had issued repeated warnings that the horse, who was attended by two handlers, could lash out.
``The horse was on his toes and had got himself hyped up,'' said Semple. ``I had asked people to move away because he does kick and they were crowding the saddling boxes.
``I walked ahead of him down the chute into the parade ring to make sure people stood back. I had two handlers on his head and was all the time telling people to give him space.
``Chris was talking to Jamie Spencer and was walking towards his horse to leg him up when ours walked past, lashed out and caught Chris smack on the head
Chris Kinane was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth II hospital in Birmingham where he underwent a 10 hour life saving brain operation. Such were the extent of his injuries his family were warned that he may not survive.
Since the accident Chris has endured numerous brain operations and has been in and out of hospital after setbacks to his recovery. The latest setback is very saddening and I sincerely pray for a speedy recovery x
Chris please get well soon, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day, my friend x
Caroline x
