Irish jockey 'stable but critical'

Leading Irish conditional jockey Jimmy Mansell is in a “stable but critical” condition after his fall at Ballinrobe on Sunday.

The young rider, who is champion claimer in Ireland, was involved in a pile-up in division two of the two-mile handicap hurdle and his mount Showboat Melody fell heavily.

Mansell was knocked unconscious and was taken to Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar where he was found to have suffered serious head injuries.

He is on a life support machine and Irish Turf Club medical officer Dr Walter Halley said today:

“Jimmy Mansell remains stable but is still in a critical condition in Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar.

“We don’t expect to have further news on his condition until Thursday.”