A jockey who was airlifted to hospital in Merseyside is recovering after falling at Chester Races.
North West Air Ambulance was called to Chester Races at around 8pm on Friday, July 9, after jockey Oliver Stammers suffered a fall.
He was taking part in the 7.30pm race when his mount clipped heels on the first bend and came down.
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Racing was delayed for 45 minutes while Stammers was treated on course for a head injury and the air ambulance was then requested.
Oliver, 20, was then airlifted to Fazakerley Hospital, which specialises in head, neck and shoulder injuries.
Stammers' agent Simon Dodds said: "I've spoken to Oliver in hospital. He has a concussion and a small leg injury form where the horse trod on him, but there are no broken bones. He was more frustrated about missing his three rides at Chester!
"It's bad luck because he's been on a really good run, but he'll be out now for at least two weeks because of the concussion. He'll return as soon as he can and he thanks everyone for their many well-wishes."
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In an update on Sunday, the 20-year-old said in a tweet: “Overwhelmed by all the well wishes, I can’t thank you all enough!
“So frustrating to be out at such a crucial time in the season but hopefully won’t be too long.
“Special thanks to the team @ChesterRaces and Aintree Hospital!”
Stammers, who is based with Mark Johnston, is in his fourth season and is enjoying his best year yet with a tally of 19 winners from 150 rides.
The horse Oliver was riding, Sir Min, was okay after the incident.
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