Fitzgerald 'comfortable' in hospital

Mick Fitzgerald is reported to be in a “comfortable” position in the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

The 37-year-old was taken to Liverpool’s Fazackerley Hospital on Saturday following his fall from L’Ami in the John Smith’s Grand National.

Immediate reports suggested the Irishman had suffered spinal injuries and was undergoing further assessment.

Fitzgerald was transferred to Liverpool Royal last night and a hospital spokesman said: “I can tell you he is comfortable and currently undergoing assessment.”