THE SERIOUSLY injured jockey Shane Broderick faces a three month wait before the extent of his neck and spinal injuries will be fully known.
Currently in the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire, Broderick has had no movement from the neck down since his fall at Fairyhouse two weeks ago.
Turf Club Medical Officer Dr Walter Halley said: "There hasn't been any significant change in his condition. He is still on a life support system. Hopefully tWere will be improvement but it will two or three months time before anyone can 5 what the final situation
Plans are currently being formulated to start a fund for Broderick, 22, to help his rehabilitation. "There's a lot of goodwill out there and individuals have already expressed their wish to help," said Turf Club steward John McStay. It's hoped that the details of such a fund will be in place by the time of the Galway festival which starts in late July.
Meanwhile, Kildare riders Kieran Kelly and David Bean were both detained in Lagan Valley Hospital on Saturday night after suffering falls at Down Royal. Kelly looked to have the Auchtermuchty Maiden Hurdle sown up after edging into a six length lead on well supported favourite Paddy's Pet but Mickey Flynn's charge came to grief with a crashing fall three out resulting in lacerations to Kelly's face which required stitching.
David Bean suffered mild concussion after his mount Brownrath King was brought down before the halfway stage in the Bet With The Tote Beginners Chase the contest won with a pillar to post success by the Michael O'Brien trained Always In Trouble and Tom Rudd.
