beaker1 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Former jockey Richard Fox is on a life-support machine after collapsing in Newmarket on Saturday. The 57-year-old struck his head in the fall and was revived by doctors after his heart stopped. He is currently in West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds where a spokeswoman told the Racing Post his condition was stable. Friend and racing commentator Derek Thompson said on Twitter: "Pray for Richard Fox." Thompson added on the social networking site: "One of racing's great characters is very ill in West Suffolk hospital. He is on a life support. "Foxy collapsed and head injured sat late morning-rushed to hospital-then heart attack-brought back but now on life support in Bury St Edmunds." Fox has been a beneficiary of the Injured Jockey's Fund since suffering an aneurysm while on the Newmarket gallops in 1999. The former apprentice of Frenchie Nicholson, renowned for his sense of humour, had a successful lightweight career. The Lincoln, Cesarewitch, Northumberland Plate, Ascot Stakes and Bunbury Cup are among his handicap victories. [taken from sporting life] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabbythecat Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Re: former jockey richard fox Very sad news, Beaker "Foxy" as he is known was a skilled horseman with a devilish sense of humour fingers xrossed for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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