Fears leading jockey Tye Angland could be left a quadriplegic after injuries from horror Hong Kong fall

Star Sydney jockey Tye Angland’s outstanding riding career looks over after the latest update on his shocking injuries from a horror Hong Kong race fall last month.

Star Sydney jockey Tye Angland’s outstanding riding career looks over with fears he may be left a quadriplegic after being injured in a shocking Hong Kong race fall last month.

Angland’s family released a statement through the Australian Jockeys Association which detailed for the first time the extent of the jockey’s injuries.

Angland was speared head first into the turf soon after the start of a race at Sha Tin on November 25.

The jockey lay motionless on the track but remained conscious.

He was rushed to Hong Kong’s Prince of Wales Hospital where he was found he had suffered a fracture and dislocation of the spine as well as a spinal cord injury.

Angland has twice undergone surgery, once in Hong Kong and again at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney where he remains. His spine has been stabilised and realigned.

However, the popular jockey and father of three young children faces a long and difficult road to recovery.

Tye Angland was injured in a heavy fall in Hong Kong late last month.

“Tye’s doctors advise the long-term prognosis for injuries of this nature are always hard to diagnose in the early stages. However, there remains a likelihood of Tye’s outcome being quadriplegic,’’ the statement read.

“His wife Erin, and the couple’s three children Alexis, Addison and Rylan have been overwhelmed by the support they have received and wish to say thank you to everyone who has reached out to them.

“The family has requested their privacy as they deal with this very difficult situation.’’

A superpower has nothing to do with flying or protecting good from evil, the truest of superpowers is something Tye has an abundance of, willingness, courage & most importantly integrity. We are all thinking of him and his family at this time. @tyeangland #oneofthegoodguys.

— Matthew Dunn Racing (@mattydunnracing) December 27, 2018

Whether you believe in a higher power or not say a little prayer for @tyeangland in your travels today
Great person, dad, husband & friend to many people
Lots of love to @erinangland & kids
Tye is one tough cookie
Hoping for a positive outcome@JockeysTrust @racing_nsw @pvlandys

— Richard Callander (@richieplz) November 26, 2018

Thinking of our mate @tyeangland.
A superstar in the saddle and a champion out of it.
Always available to help work with our team to promote our incredible industry.
Love and strength to you Tye and also to Erin and your three wonderful children. pic.twitter.com/1bBGWkLE7Y

— Magic Millions (@mmsnippets) December 27, 2018

It is understood Angland has some movement in his upper body which is a hopeful and encouraging sign.

Angland has been riding for just over 12 years, has won nearly 1000 races, was a former champion Sydney apprentice and a regular in the top five jockeys premiership rankings.

He has ridden 11 Group 1 winners including the 2017 Victoria Derby on Ace High and the 2018 TJ Smith Stakes on Trapeze Artist.

Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys said Angland is universally admired and respected among his peers.

“Tye is one of the most popular jockeys and the whole racing industry family will rally around him and do everything possible to assist him,’’ V’landys said.

David Payne, the trainer of Ace High, said everyone is praying for Angland’s recovery.

“Tye is an outstanding jockey and he has a beautiful young family,’’ Payne said. “This is such a terrible thing to happen to him. We can only keep hoping and praying for him.’’

Tye Angland on Trapeze Artist wins the Group 1 All Aged Stakes in April.