Jockey Michael O’Sullivan, 25, in intensive care after falling from horse Jockey Michael O’Sullivan is in intensive care after being airlifted to hospital following a fall at Thurles on Thursday.
An update on Friday posted on X from Dr Jennifer Pugh, chief medical officer of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, said: “Michael is in the intensive care unit at Cork University Hospital being treated for his injuries sustained at Thurles yesterday and is receiving the best medical care.
O’Sullivan, 25, was riding the Gerard O’Leary-trained Wee Charlie who had made good headway to be one of a number of horses still in contention approaching the final fence of the second race on the card, a 2m handicap chase.
O’Sullivan shot to prominence in 2023 when winning the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale, also tasting Grade One glory with Barry Connell’s charge at Fairyhouse.
One message, accompanied by a clip of his Cheltenham Festival victory said: “All the racing world sending positive vibes to Michael O’Sullivan.
