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Parents update on Prebble’s condition

Update on condition of leading apprentice following Tuesday’s fall.

Tom Prebble.
Tom Prebble.

Tom Prebble's parents, Brett Prebble and Maree Payne, have released an update on the young jockey's health following his fall at Warrnambool on Tuesday.

Victoria's leading metropolitan apprentice from last season was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital after being thrown from Pulveriser in the middle stages of the final race of the day.

The 23-year-old suffered serious spinal damage and after thanking Racing Victoria's Raceday Medical Team, Ambulance Victoria and staff at The Alfred, Prebble and Payne on Friday provided an update via a statement released by RV.

"The fall has resulted in Tom dealing with extensive injuries. His recovery and rehabilitation will extend over a very long time," the statement read.

"Tom had major surgery to his spine on Tuesday night after trauma to T5 was identified. The surgery to stabilise his spine was successful and his doctors now advise he is on the road to recovery while the full extent of his injuries remains unclear.

"While we would like to provide more information to everyone at this time, the fact is the expert medical professionals treating Tom are not able to say what his outcome will be.

"We understand and sincerely appreciate the level of concern being expressed for Tom. We are grateful he is such a popular, respected and much-loved member of the Victorian jockey ranks after only entering our sport three years ago.

"From here on, we would ask that Tom's and our privacy be respected. With Tom's approval, we will provide updates on a regular basis through Racing Victoria (RV) and the Victorian Jockeys Association (VJA) as his recovery progresses. 

"Lastly, as Tom's parents, we would like to express our thanks to Matt Hyland from Victorian Jockeys Association, Lisa Stevens from VJA/RV Jockey Assistance Program, RV CMO Dr Ben Barresi and all at Racing Victoria for their unwavering support from the moment of his injury and we thank you all once again for your care and concern."


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