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Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Trainer reveals brutal reality of horse racing with health update following sickening fall
A trainer has revealed the brutal reality of horse racing as they have issued a health update on a jockey who suffered a heavy fall. Nico De Boinville was kicked in the back after falling off As The Fella Says in the novice handicap hurdle on the Sussex Champion Chase card on Monday. While he was conscious after the incident, he was taken by ambulance to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, where he spent the night under observation. Although he was able to return home on Tuesday, De Boinville is expected to spend a period on the sidelines after sustaining a number of injuries in the heavy fall. Trainer Nicky Henderson said that he unlikely to return to action within the next two weeks at the earliest. This leaves Henderson needing to find jockeys for Jonbon in Saturday's bet365 Celebration Chase and Constitution Hill in the Punchestown Boodles Champion Hurdle, which takes place on Friday May 2. He will therefore also need to find replacements for other runners at Sandown and Punchestown. Speaking to the Racing Post, Henderson said: 'He's at home now and Sam Twiston-Davies has been minding him and brought him back, so he's back with his family which is the most important thing. 'He's got some broken ribs and his neck has taken a bit of a bash so he's having to sit pretty still. 'It was a nasty fall and thankfully As The Fella Says is okay, but our jockey is not, although hopefully he'll be perfectly all right in the long term.' However, the trainer was mindful of not rushing him back into action and emphasised the importance of the need for De Boinville to recover. He added: 'We're trying to sort things out, we've got Punchestown to sort out as well, but he definitely won't be riding this weekend or next week. 'After next week it doesn't matter anyway, but the main thing is that he's back and fighting fit for the restart. As long as he's fighting fit that's all that matters. 'Jonbon is ticking over and he's in very good order. Constitution Hill is going to have his gallop on Thursday or Friday, but it's important that Nico is home.'
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Injured Nico de Boinville replaced by Mark Walsh on star jumper Jonbon
JP McManus's retained rider in Ireland will take over in Saturday's Celebration Chase at Sandown after a fall at Plumpton ruled de Boinville out of action for the meeting as well as the Punchestown Festival Nicky Henderson has announced Mark Walsh will ride Jonbon for the first time in Saturday's bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown after stable jockey Nico de Boinville was ruled out following a fall at Plumpton. De Boinville was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after a nasty fall from 3-1 favourite As The Fella Says at the first flight of a handicap hurdle on Easter Monday. He suffered broken ribs and neck injuries and has since returned home to continue his recovery but will not ride this weekend nor at the Punchestown Festival, where Constitution Hill could run. With his stable jockey Nico de Boinville out of action, Henderson has had to make alternative riding arrangements for his two stable stars. Speaking in his Unibet blog, he said: 'Firstly I want to say thank you to everyone for their thoughts and kind messages following Nico's fall, which we have passed onto him. He is now back at home and will need to rest. We don't know exactly when he'll be back riding but we wish him a speedy recovery. 'In the meantime we do have to make riding plans for our horses and Mark Walsh will come over to Sandown Park on Saturday to ride Jonbon.' Having gone unbeaten in his first 10 career starts, Constitution Hill has suffered successive falls in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham and the Aintree Hurdle. Henderson has left open the option of a first trip to Ireland for the Punchestown Champion Hurdle, but a final decision on his participation has yet to be made. He added: 'Constitution Hill has an important gallop on Friday and he will be partnered by James Bowen. If that goes well they will school together over the weekend and if we get a double green light so to speak, then we can all head over to Punchestown. Everything hinges on how this weekend goes.' The trainer could also send his star juvenile Lulamba to Ireland's end-of-season meeting, saying: 'Lulamba is in great form and could also head over. It's a brave shout but I'm very happy with him and James would also take the ride if we line up.'
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Nicky Henderson confirms two huge names to replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon
NICKY HENDERSON has confirmed two huge names will replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon. Hendo's No1 rider spent a night in hospital after a terrible fall at Plumpton on Easter Monday. He was kicked in the back by As The Fella Says when departing at the first. The extent of his injuries means he will miss the money-spinning end to the jumps season which takes in Sandown this weekend and Punchestown Festival in Ireland next weekend. And Henderson confirmed on Wednesday that Mark Walsh will replace De Boinville on Jonbon when he goes for a third straight Celebration Chase at the Surrey track. Walsh, who won the Gold Cup on Inothewayurthinkin, is Jonbon owner JP McManus' No1 rider and a logical choice. While James Bowen, brother to Irish Grand National-winning rider Sean, is the man picked for two possibly seismic rides on Constitution Hill and Lulamba in Ireland next week. Henderson said in a statement: "Firstly I want to say thank you to everyone for their thoughts and kind messages following Nico's fall, which we have passed onto him. "He is now back at home and will need to rest. We don't know exactly when he'll be back riding but we wish him a speedy recovery. "In the meantime we do have to make riding plans for our horses and Mark Walsh will come over to Sandown Park on Saturday to ride Jonbon. "Constitution Hill has an important gallop on Friday and he will be partnered by James Bowen. "If that goes well they will school together over the weekend and if we get a double green light so to speak then we can all head over to Punchestown. "Everything hinges on how this weekend goes. "Lulamba is in great form and could also head over. "It's a brave shout but I'm very happy with him and James would also take ride if we line up." More to follow. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Nicky Henderson confirms two huge names to replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon
Seven Barrows boss is moving quickly to nail down the best riders MARK MY WORDS Nicky Henderson confirms two huge names to replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICKY HENDERSON has confirmed two huge names will replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon. Hendo's No1 rider spent a night in hospital after a terrible fall at Plumpton on Easter Monday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 James Bowen, brother to fellow jockey Sean, is set to have the biggest rides of his life on Constitution Hill and Lulamba Credit: PA He was kicked in the back by As The Fella Says when departing at the first. The extent of his injuries means he will miss the money-spinning end to the jumps season which takes in Sandown this weekend and Punchestown Festival in Ireland next weekend. And Henderson confirmed on Wednesday that Mark Walsh will replace De Boinville on Jonbon when he goes for a third straight Celebration Chase at the Surrey track. Walsh, who won the Gold Cup on Inothewayurthinkin, is Jonbon owner JP McManus' No1 rider and a logical choice. While James Bowen, brother to Irish Grand National-winning rider Sean, is the man picked for two possibly seismic rides on Constitution Hill and Lulamba in Ireland next week. Henderson said in a statement: "Firstly I want to say thank you to everyone for their thoughts and kind messages following Nico's fall, which we have passed onto him. "He is now back at home and will need to rest. We don't know exactly when he'll be back riding but we wish him a speedy recovery. "In the meantime we do have to make riding plans for our horses and Mark Walsh will come over to Sandown Park on Saturday to ride Jonbon. "Constitution Hill has an important gallop on Friday and he will be partnered by James Bowen. "If that goes well they will school together over the weekend and if we get a double green light so to speak then we can all head over to Punchestown. "Everything hinges on how this weekend goes. "Lulamba is in great form and could also head over. "It's a brave shout but I'm very happy with him and James would also take ride if we line up." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Nicky Henderson confirms two huge names to replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon
NICKY HENDERSON has confirmed two huge names will replace Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill and Jonbon. Hendo's No1 rider 1 James Bowen, brother to fellow jockey Sean, is set to have the biggest rides of his life on Constitution Hill and Lulamba Credit: PA He was kicked in the back by As The Fella Says when departing at the first. The extent of his injuries means he will miss the money-spinning end to the jumps season which takes in Sandown this weekend and Punchestown Festival in Ireland next weekend. And Henderson confirmed on Wednesday that Mark Walsh will replace De Boinville on Jonbon when he goes for a third straight Celebration Chase at the Surrey track. Walsh, who won the Gold Cup on Inothewayurthinkin, is Jonbon owner JP McManus' No1 rider and a logical choice. While James Bowen, brother to Irish Grand National-winning rider Sean, is the man picked for two possibly seismic rides on Constitution Hill and Lulamba in Ireland next week. Henderson said in a statement: "Firstly I want to say thank you to everyone for their thoughts and kind messages following Nico's fall, which we have passed onto him. "He is now back at home and will need to rest. We don't know exactly when he'll be back riding but we wish him a speedy recovery. "In the meantime we do have to make riding plans for our horses and Mark Walsh will come over to Sandown Park on Saturday to ride Jonbon. Most read in Horse Racing "Constitution Hill has an important gallop on Friday and he will be partnered by James Bowen. "If that goes well they will school together over the weekend and if we get a double green light so to speak then we can all head over to Punchestown. "Everything hinges on how this weekend goes. "Lulamba is in great form and could also head over. "It's a brave shout but I'm very happy with him and James would also take ride if we line up." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
