A 23-year-old jockey, who was airlifted to hospital on Monday after suffering a fall during a race, is in serious condition but is making “good” progress.
Ivy Lam was airlifted to Royal Adelaide Hospital after falling from her horse, Jacobs Gate, in the 1500m Willow Grove Stud Handicap at Gawler Racecourse in Adelaide on Monday.
About 700 meters into the race, the horse began to back up into the field, before collapsing and causing the rider to fall to the ground. The horse died after the incident.
Lam, who works for the team of Gordon Richards and Damien Moyle, has ridden 16 winners in 139 races since beginning his riding career in January.
On Tuesday, Racing South Australia boss Vaughn Lynch provided an update on Lam’s condition to members of the media, stating that the Jockey had suffered a “bleed on the brain” and had “some fractured vertebrae”. The official added that “it appears Lam will avoid surgery at this time” and was also “hopeful for a full recovery.”
“Ivy’s condition remains serious. She was flown to hospital from Gawler Racecourse yesterday. The latest news we have is that Ivy suffered a brain bleed and some fractured vertebrae, but it appears she will be avoiding surgery at this time and we have hope for a full recovery,” Lynch said, according to racenet.
Racing South Australia has provided an update on the condition of apprentice jockey Ivy Lam
Lam reportedly suffered “critical injuries” after falling from her horse during a race on Monday.
‘Racing SA and the South Australian racing industry are a very close-knit unit, especially with our apprentices. We run a very successful apprenticeship academy of which Ivy is a key member.
“When something like this happens it permeates throughout the racing industry, from Gordon and Damien’s stables there is a very somber atmosphere here today, everyone is very supportive of each other and Racing SA is determined to ensure everyone’s wellbeing is looked after. first of all.
“We commend the efforts of the frontline medical staff, the staff at Gawler Racecourse and the Racing SA stewards, they treated Ivy and the horse very quickly, we would like to think that is part of the reason why she is in a critical but more stable condition in the ICU.’
His mother and Amy Chan, director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Academy, were traveling to Australia to support Lam.
According to Channel Nine, paramedics stated that the cyclist was “being treated for critical head injuries.”
Lam fell back in the race before being dislodged from her horse.
Coach Moyle also provided an update on Lam’s condition.
“She was pretty serious there for a long period of time, but the medical staff did a great job and they flew her to the hospital,” the coach told RadioTAB.
‘Little by little, last night, as the hours passed, we received fragments of more positive news.
“At this stage he has suffered a serious concussion and potentially some bleeding on the brain, and a fractured vertebra at this stage.
‘She regained consciousness on the tarmac, and once she was airlifted to hospital, she regained consciousness again and started talking.
“As a precaution, they sedated her during the night. They told us this morning that everything is positive and that she has progressed well.”
Emergency services treated the Hong Kong Jockey Club trainee at the scene.
According channel nineParamedics stated that the cyclist was “being treated for critical head injuries” and “being airlifted to hospital.”
Racing South Australia issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) stating that Lam was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital and was “in a stable condition”.
The Australian Jockeys’ Association sent its best wishes to Lam and hoped for a “speedy and complete recovery.”
The incident occurred at approximately 4:45 pm local time, and the race was subsequently abandoned before the last race of the day.
in a declaration issued onlinethe Hong Kong Jockey Club, stated that his horse had “suffered a heart attack” during the race.
The organization added that Lam was “sent to the hospital where she is receiving immediate medical attention.”
“The club’s racing talent training manager and apprentice jockey school director Amy Chan will travel to Australia to offer all necessary support to Lam and her family,” the statement added.
Racing South Australia released a statement on crash during R7 at Gawler today.
‘Ivy was injured when her mount Jacob’s Gate suffered a medical episode and collapsed at the 700m mark.
‘Delegates from Racing SA and First Care Medical immediately arrived on scene and worked to stabilize his condition prior to the arrival of SA Ambulance paramedics. We are informed that Ivy regained consciousness before being airlifted to the RAH, where scans are currently being carried out.
‘We are enormously grateful to all those involved in Ivy’s care. “Racing SA is in close contact with Ivy’s family and we will provide further updates where possible.”
The Australian Jockey Association also sent its best wishes to Lam following the incident.
‘We send our wishes to SA trainee Ivy Lam, who was involved in a bad fall at Gawler today. “Our thoughts are with you, Ivy, for a quick and complete recovery,” the organization wrote.