Dobbin sidelined

Tony Dobbin’s nasty accident at Newcastle on Wednesday is likely to sideline the rider until the beginning of next week.

Dobbin was unseated from Double Default in the Gosforth Decorating & Building Services Beginners’ Chase when his stirrup leather snapped at the first fence.

“I’m not so bad – just a bit sore as apparently I have damaged some nerves that run from my neck down to my shoulder,” said Dobbin.

“I had X-rays and they showed nothing was broken. I just need a couple of days off so should hopefully be back at the start of next week, although there may not be any race meetings on for a while.”