Racing at Thurles on Thursday was subject to a significant delay following the second race, with Michael O’Sullivan receiving medical attention following drama at the final fence.
O’Sullivan was riding Wee Charlie for Gavin Cromwell, who was one of three fallers at the last in the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase, with two others badly hampered and unseating their riders.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board said on its X account: “Michael O’Sullivan continues to receive medical attention following a fall in race two at @thurlesraces. Racing is delayed as we await the arrival of the air ambulance.”
O’Sullivan shot to prominence in 2023 when winning the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale, also tasting Grade One glory with Barry Connell’s charge at Fairyhouse.