Murtagh fracture confirmed

Johnny Murtagh will see his specialist again on Wednesday after scans revealed the leading rider fractured a cheekbone in a fall at the Curragh on Sunday.

Murtagh fracture confirmed

Johnny Murtagh will see his specialist again on Wednesday after scans revealed the leading rider fractured a cheekbone in a fall at the Curragh on Sunday.

Murtagh was injured in an incident leaving the parade ring on Lottie Dod prior to the Group One Keeneland Phoenix Stakes and gave up his remaining rides.

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