Thornton 'stable' after Leicester fall

Robert Thornton is in a “stable” condition after suffering a terrible fall at Leicester today.

Tue, 26 Jan, 2010 - 20:01

Robert Thornton is in a “stable” condition after suffering a terrible fall at Leicester today.

The jockey was riding Cracboumwiz for his boss, Alan King, in the Dick Christian Novices’ Chase when he sustained a suspected back injury.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: LeicesterPerson: ThorntonPerson: Robert ThorntonPerson: CracboumwizPerson: Alan KingPerson: Andrew TinklerPerson: Jimmy StevensonOrganisation: Dick Christian Novices’Organisation: Leicester Royal Infirmary HospitalOrganisation: Leicester Royal Infirmary
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