Thurles racing abandoned after air ambulance called to treat jockey Michael O’Sullivan

Racing at Thurles on Thursday was abandoned following the second race due to an incident at the final fence
A general view of Thurles racecourse, Picture:Sam Barnes / SPORTSFILE

A general view of Thurles racecourse, Picture:Sam Barnes / SPORTSFILE

Cork jockey Michael O’Sullivan was removed to Cork University Hospital, by air ambulance, following a fall from favourite Wee Charlie in the second race in Thurles on Thursday.

The last fence claimed five of the 13 runners in the Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase.

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