Amateur jockey Major Charlie O’Shea in intensive care after Wincanton fall on Sunday
Major Charlie O’Shea was treated on the track before being transferred to Bristol Southmead Hospital; Wincanton officials abandoned racing before the concluding bumper on the card; he was unseated at the second fence whilst riding Paudie
Amateur rider Major Charlie O’Shea is under sedation in intensive care after suffering “serious chest injuries” following his fall in the penultimate race at Wincanton on Sunday.
O’Shea, who served with 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and won both the Royal Artillery Gold Cup and the Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown aboard Rolling Dylan earlier this year, had three rides at the Somerset venue.
Having finished third in two earlier races, he was unseated at the second fence in the New John Dufosee Novices’ Hunters’ Chase, where he was riding Paudie.
With O’Shea being treated on the track for some time before being transferred to Bristol Southmead Hospital, Wincanton officials abandoned racing before the concluding bumper.
A statement read: “Following a fall at Wincanton racecourse on Sunday April 10, amateur jockey Major Charlie O’Shea received immediate treatment for serious chest injuries from the onsite medical team before being evacuated by helicopter to Bristol Southmead Hospital.
“He is currently under sedation in intensive care and there will be another update when he has been assessed and treated further and more information is available.
