Adelaide jockey Matthew Neilson remains in hospital after suffering neck and back injuries in a fall at Morphettville.
Neilson came down in an incident near the 300m-mark of a race on Saturday.
He was treated on the scene before being taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with a suspected neck fracture, a fracture in his back, fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
His mount Charossa suffered a minor injury.
A statement issued on behalf of Thoroughbred Racing SA said Neilson had full feeling in his arms and legs.
Jockey Matthew Neilson with a fractured neck, back & ribs plus a punctured lung after fall at Morphettville @superracing @TheTiserSport
— Lincoln Moore (@lincolnmoore_au) September 23, 2017
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