Francis Lawlor was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast with serious head injuries following a fall at Down Royal this evening.
The 19-year-old claimer from Ballitore in Kildare suffered a heavy tumble when Hammer It Home crashed out at the third-last in the Data Select Handicap Hurdle.
"He has suffered head injuries and is still unconscious. Dr Welby Henry, who saw him, was very worried about him," reported Turf Club Medical Officer Dr John Kennedy.< Anadolu had later brought Turkish delight for her successful overseas connections when winning the www.tomtomworkireland.com EBF Maiden.
Pat Shanahan made all of the running aboard the smart filly to defeat Bisou Baby by three lengths.
Trained by Tracey Collins explained: "That's my first horse for the owner Selman Tasbek, who is a trainer in Turkey."< Atlantic Cycle showed a similar touch of class to pocket the Barclay Communications IT Services Race.
Ken Condon's filly found Listed company too hot at Bath last time, but made no mistake in this five-furlong dash.
Despite being rigorously challenged by Big Typhoon the three-year-old maintained a feisty gallop to justify 5-4 favouritism by the narrowest of margins.
Andrew Heffernan praised Hasaratan s stamina-laden qualities after his handsome triumph in the O2 Centre of Excellence Maiden Hurdle.
Suitably inspired by a solid debut at Cork, the 7-4 favourite moved into a commanding position four out under Andrew Thornton.
Thornton was a virtual passenger from that point as the five-year-old grey kept on strongly on the run-in to score by a cosy three lengths.
Heffernan said: "He's stays all day and his jumping was satisfactory."
The enigmatic Oliver Brady was in full voice following Duroob s 7-1 win in the Data Select Handicap Hurdle.
Afterwards, and with the aid of a microphone, Brady curiously told the Down Royal masses: "I'm a man you can rely on, I'm not a toffee-nosed trainer, I am your man."
Over at Cork, the irrepressible Adajal landed a fourth handicap in the space of less than a month
