Freddy Tylicki, the jockey whose lower body was paralysed in a fall last month, was able to congratulate his sister, Madeleine, when she enjoyed the first success of her new career as a racehorse trainer on Sunday. Tylicki called from St George’s Hospital in Tooting within moments of First To Boogie crossing the line at Punchestown.
“It’s my first winner and a very special one, obviously,” Madeleine Tylicki said. “It will put a smile on the family’s face again. It’s been a difficult time, so I’m absolutely delighted. Today was the plan and it worked out. Luck was on our side and it was great for Freddy, it will put a smile on his face. He rang me straight away and he was absolutely delighted.
“The support and messages we’ve had since it happened, we’re so grateful, it’s very uplifting for Freddy, it’s a tough time but he’s a very determined young man and he’s shown that in his career.
“I’m confident he’ll fight through this. It’s very tough. We’re heading back and forth to the hospital, but we’re managing.”
Tylicki was injured in a four-horse pile-up on Kempton’s all-weather track three weeks ago. He remained in intensive care for 15 days but is now on a general spinal ward and is reported to be making progress by the Injured Jockeys Fund, which has provided updates on his condition.
Ms Tylicki, who is based at Newbridge, Co Kildare, took out her licence in June and achieved this first success with only her sixth runner in a jumps race. First To Boogie was well backed to beat 16 rivals, starting as the 6-4 favourite and winning comfortably under Davy Russell.
