A fund set up to help German jockey Frederik Tylicki, paralysed in a horrific four horse pile-up, has passed the $310,000 mark, organisers said Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who is based in England and had two Group One wins in a breakthrough 2016, is paralysed from the chest down as a result of the incident at Kempton Park, south-west of London.
A fund set up by racing journalist Matt Chapman has now passed £250,000 (280,000 euros, $310,000) to provide the basis for a trust being set up by Tylicki's family, the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) said in a statement. "Freddy Tylicki's condition remains unchanged and he is still in intensive care at St George's Hospital," the IJF added. "The support for Freddy from the racing and wider community has been overwhelming," the organisation added.
"The IJF will continue to support Freddy now and in future for as long as our help is needed." Tylicki's accident was on everyone's mind at the European racing's Cartier Awards on Tuesday night. Victoria Pendleton, 2012 Olympic cycling gold medallist who switched to horse racing last season, said there is a "really great camaraderie between the riders because they appreciate every ride could be their last.