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Jockey Matt Griffiths “stable but critical” after car accident
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Tue 5 Dec 2023
Grade One-winning jockey Matt Griffiths is in a “stable but critical” condition following a car accident on Sunday.
Griffiths was travelling along a road near Exford, a village on Exmoor, when the crash happened.
He was taken to a hospital in Bristol for treatment.
A statement released by the Injured Jockeys’ Fund on Monday evening read: “There was a fatal car accident yesterday near Exford on Exmoor.
“National Hunt jockey Matt Griffiths was involved in this and, having been taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol, is now in a stable but critical condition.
“His family have asked for privacy at this difficult time.”
Griffiths, 31, partnered Dashel Drasher to success in the Grade One Ascot Chase in February for trainer Jeremy Scott, who has been his biggest supporter.
It was the culmination of a three-race winning streak at Ascot for the pair, who beat Master Tommytucker by two lengths.
Griffiths has ridden 141 winners over jumps from more than 1300 rides.
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