A major race at York faced a delay following a serious incident involving two jockeys, Jim Crowley and Trevor Whelan. The mishap occurred during a key race of the day, leading to both jockeys receiving on-track medical attention before being taken to a hospital in Leeds. Fortunately, reports indicated that both jockeys were conscious during the transfer.
The horses involved, Almeraq and Tiger Bay, seemingly escaped unscathed from the incident at the Knavesmire. Almeraq, ridden by Crowley and trained by William Haggas, was the favored contender in the 4.30 race, the Sky Bet Starman Garrowby Stakes, when a collision with another horse caused the fall near the race’s end.
Television coverage of the Sky Bet Sunday Series meeting on ITV4 was interrupted by the incident. Presenter Oli Bell informed viewers that both jockeys were conscious and en route to the hospital, with suspected leg injuries. He expressed relief that the jockeys were alert and communicating with medical staff, providing a positive update on their condition.
The subsequent race at 5:00 was delayed for approximately thirty minutes before the event resumed, allowing the meeting to continue.