McNamara airlifted to hospital after nasty fall

JT McNamara was airlifted to hospital after being injured in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

McNamara airlifted to hospital after nasty fall

JT McNamara was airlifted to hospital after being injured in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

The renowned amateur rider was partnering Galaxy Rock for trainer Jonjo O’Neill in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup when the pair crashed out at the first fence.

Medical staff were quickly on hand to treat McNamara and it was decided to transfer him to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol for further treatment without delay.

Course spokesman Andy Clifton said: “JT McNamara is being transferred to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol via air ambulance and continues to undergo assessment.”

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