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Jockey in hospital after head injury

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SETANTA SPORTS,
Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 11:30 AM
Updated Thursday, July 23, 2009, 5:28 PM

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Jockey Matt O'Connor celebrates with Big Zeb after they won the Paddy Power Dial-a-bet Chase during Paddy Power Day at Leopardstown on December 27, 2008.
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Matt O'Connor remains in a stable condition at Cork University Hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a fall at Thurles last Thursday afternoon.
 
O'Connor, stable jockey to Colm Murphy, was knocked unconscious after his mount Walkin Aisy fell at the fifth from home in the Templemore Beginners Chase.
 
"The situation is there is no change in Matt's condition," Dr. Walter Halley, former chief medical officer for the Irish Turf Club and a member of the jockey's family, revealed.
 
"He is stable and the consultant staff are happy with his progress.
 
"I spoke to his mother Caroline this morning [Tuesday] and she and his father John want to thank everyone in racing for all the cards and best wishes.
 
"It's a question of continuous monitoring and hopefully the improvement that has taken place will continue to progress."

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