Irish jockey making slow progress in hospital

Irish jockey Francis Lawlor remains unconscious in Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast but continues to make progress.

Tue, 01 Jun, 2010 - 20:04

Irish jockey Francis Lawlor remains unconscious in Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast but continues to make progress.

The 19-year-old claimer from Ballitore in Co Kildare suffered a heavy tumble when Hammer It Home crashed out at the third-last in the Data Select Handicap Hurdle on Friday.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Belfast Place: Ballitore Place: Co Kildare Person: Francis Lawlor Person: Cliff Noone Event: Data Select Handicap Hurdle Organisation: Royal Victoria Hospital Organisation: Irish Turf Club

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