Thotnton injured at Kilbeggan

Meath jockey Andrew Thornton was one of a number of jockeys injured at Kilbeggan last night where Royal County trainer Michael Cunningham landed the big race, the Midlands National. Thornton was brought to Tullamore hospital following a fall in the fourth race when his mount, Strolling Home, was brought down. The Meath jockey sustained leg injuries after his mount was brought down by leader Luca Brasi which was partnered by champion jockey Ruby Walsh. Howver, Thornton was later discharged from the hospital, but Davy Condon and David Casey were detained. Condon was unseated from Jawad in the featured Midlands National and was taken to hospital along with Casey who suffered a crashing fall from On The Other Hand. Jockey Sean Flanagan teamed-up with Cunningham who won the big race with Piano Star (16/1) for the second year in-a-row. Cunningham may now aim his charge at the Galway Plate. Castletown trainer Noel Meade also received a timely boost to aid his rehabilitation when Steve Capall (16/1) won a handicap hurdle under Barry Geraghty despite idling in front. Meade was discharged from hospital last week. Popular Navan man Hector O Heochagain is a member of the syndicate which owns Steve Capall.