The main event at York on Sunday faced a delay following a serious incident during the day’s featured race. Jockeys Jim Crowley and Trevor Whelan required on-track medical attention after a frightening fall disrupted the event. Both jockeys were conscious before being taken to a hospital in Leeds for further treatment.
Fortunately, the two horses involved, Almeraq and Tiger Bay, seemed uninjured as they walked away from the incident unharmed on the Knavesmire track. Almeraq, ridden by Crowley and trained by William Haggas, was the favorite for the 4.30 race, the Sky Bet Starman Garrowby Stakes, but fell after a potential clash with another horse close to the finish line.
The live broadcast of the Sky Bet Sunday Series meeting was ongoing on ITV4 when presenter Oli Bell updated viewers on the situation. Bell confirmed that both jockeys were conscious and en route to the hospital, likely with leg injuries. The relief was palpable as the medical team communicated that the jockeys were responsive, with the community rallying support for Crowley and Whelan.
After a delay of nearly half an hour, the 5.00 race resumed, allowing the event to continue as scheduled.