Graham Lee's family speak of 'overwhelming' support for injured rider

The Galwat-born jockey has undergone surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital in Newcastle
Graham Lee's family speak of 'overwhelming' support for injured rider

TOUGH TIMES: Graham Lee suffered a serious fall at Newcastle on Friday. Picture: Healy Racing

Graham Lee has undergone surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital in Newcastle after a serious fall last week, with his daughter Amy thanking the racing world for its "overwhelming" support.

The Grand National and Group One-winning jockey was unseated from Ben Macdui at the start of an all-weather handicap at Newcastle on Friday, suffering injuries that saw him taken to hospital and admitted to an intensive care unit.

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