McNamara remains stable

  • Last Updated: March 21 2013, 18:23 GMT

JT McNamara remains in a stable condition following the serious neck injury he sustained at Cheltenham last Thursday.

JT McNamara: In a stable condition
JT McNamara: In a stable condition

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The 37-year-old was injured in a first fence fall from Galaxy Rock in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup and was airlifted to hospital after being treated by the on-course medics.

Conscious following the fall according to officials at the track, the leading amateur rider was put in an induced coma before his transfer to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.

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McNamara underwent surgery on his fractured C3 and C4 vertebrae on Friday.

A statement issued by the Injured Jockeys Fund read: "JT McNamara remains in the Intensive Care Unit at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.

"He is in a stable condition and his level of sedation is being reduced. Whilst his vertebral damage remains serious, he has not suffered a brain injury.

"His wife Caroline and family very much appreciate all the messages, cards and letters that have been received. There will be no further update this week."