O’Connor slightly improved

MATT O’Connor’s condition has improved slightly as he remains in Cork University Hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a fall a week ago.

O’Connor was knocked unconscious after his mount Walkin Aisy fell at the fifth-last fence ina Beginners Chase at Thurles .

Dr Walter Halley, former chief medical officer for the Turf Club and a member of the jockey’s family, said: “I spoke to his parents this morning. He is stable and has made a slight improvement.

“The monitoring process is still ongoing but the medical team are happy with him.

“Although he is showing slight improvement, the no-visitors’ rule at the hospital is still in place.”