Hero’s welcome expected for miracle jockey Brian Toomey at Galway Races

It promises to be an emotional return to riding in this country for the Limerick man who suffered serious head and brain injuries following a fall at Perth in July 2013.

Hero’s welcome expected for miracle jockey Brian Toomey at Galway Races

By Kevin Murphy

Jockey Brian Toomey who battled back from a near-death fall two years ago is expected to ride during the Galway Races which start next Monday.

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