McNamara airlifted to hospital after nasty fall

JT McNamara was airlifted to hospital after being injured in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

McNamara airlifted to hospital after nasty fall
Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 - 17:40

JT McNamara was airlifted to hospital after being injured in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

The renowned amateur rider was partnering Galaxy Rock for trainer Jonjo O’Neill in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup when the pair crashed out at the first fence.

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