Irish jockey JT McNamara has been paralysed after suffering a neck injury in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival, doctors have confirmed.
The 37-year-old rider is said to be in a "very positive frame of mind" after having surgery at a Bristol hospital where he has been treated since the fall on March 15.
According to a McNamara family statement, he was also "greatly appreciative" of the "many messages" of support.
He fractured two vertebrae when his mount Galaxy Rock fell at the first fence in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup. The horse was unhurt.
McNamara, one of the leading amateurs on the circuit for a number of years, was airlifted to hospital after being treated by the on-course medics.
McNamara was airlifted to hospital after the fall Apparently conscious after the fall, he was put in an induced coma before being transferred to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.
A statement issued jointly by Adrian McGoldrick, the Irish Turf Club's senior medical officer, and Lisa Hancock, head of the Injured Jockeys Fund, on behalf of the McNamara family read: "JT McNamara remains in the Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
"Whilst he suffered a serious neck injury resulting in paralysis, he has made progress in the last week and is in a very positive frame of mind."
The statement continued: "He is greatly appreciative of the many messages, cards and letters received and also wishes to thank the Frenchay Hospital who are looking after him so well."
He is expected to be transferred to the National Spinal Unit at Dublin's Mater Hospital to continue his rehabilitation.
McNamara has over 600 wins to his name including four victories at Cheltenham.
Galaxy Rock's owner JP McManus, with whom McNamara has a long association, was said to be in tears when he heard about the neck injury.
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