Jockey Declan Bates sidelined indefinitely after suffering multiple serious fractures in Ballarat jumpout fall

Group 1-winning jockey Declan Bates faces an indefinite period out of the saddle after suffering serious injuries in a fall at Ballarat jumpouts.

Jockey Declan Bates will be out of the saddle for months after sustaining a pelvic fracture in a fall on Monday. Picture Getty Images

Group 1-winning jockey Declan Bates will be out of the saddle for an indefinite period after sustaining serious injuries in a fall at Monday’s Ballarat jumpouts.

Bates was taken to hospital for tests after complaining of back soreness following a fall on Monday morning.

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The Victorian Jockeys’ Association confirmed on Tuesday that Bates had suffered a fractured pelvis and sacrum, a bone at the base of the spine.

Bates also has a possible fracture of his T4 vertebrae but that is yet to be confirmed.

The VJA advised Bates would not require surgery to repair the damage at this stage.

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Bates recently passed the 700-win milestone and rode the Gavin Bedggood-trained Eagle Angel to victory at last Friday night’s Cranbourne meeting.

The Irishman has ridden 30 winners this season, including an emotional win on Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington on November 1.

Originally published as Jockey Declan Bates sidelined indefinitely after suffering multiple serious fractures in Ballarat jumpout fall