McNamara paralysed after fall at Cheltenham
It has been confirmed that jockey JT McNamara has been paralysed after suffering a serious neck injury during a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.
The news was confirmed in the latest statement updating his condition.
McNamara's family have said that he is in a "very positive" frame of mind, despite suffering a serious neck injury.
The 37-year-old experienced jockey is still being treated in Bristol but will eventually be transferred to the National Spinal Unit at The Mater Hospital.
