Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle hospitalised as Bellewstown card abandoned

Dylan Browne McMonagle faces a spell on the sidelines after a fall at Bellewstown on Tuesday, with the first day of the track’s 300th anniversary fixture ultimately abandoned following further fallers.

The Irish champion jockey was taken to hospital in Drogheda after being sent crashing to the turf when his mount Mosel fell while mounting a challenge a furlong from home in the opening race, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden.

Although reported to be conscious when leaving the track and since described as recovering well and expected to make a full recovery, initial assessments suggest the 23-year-old “will be out for a number of weeks”.

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board chief medical officer Jennifer Pugh said on X: “Following his fall in the first race at Bellewstown, Dylan Browne McMonagle was transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

“Dylan was conscious when leaving the racecourse and is recovering well in hospital this evening. He is very appreciative of the goodwill messages he has received since this afternoon.

“Dylan will be kept in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital overnight for further assessment and observation and will be out for a number of weeks but will make a full recovery.”