Horse racing: Jockey Pasha still critical

MUMBAI: The condition of the veteran jockey Ilahi Pasha, who had suffered serious spinal injuries and rib fractures after a tragic fall during the races last Sunday at the Mahalaxmi racecourse, continues to be critical at the Breach Candy Hospital.
Late on Monday, doctors performed the spinal cord operation and 12 screws and a steel plate has been fixed.Pasha is not feeling any sensation below the waist. Doctors say he is still in critical condition because of his low blood pressure due to lung injury .His blood pressure now is normal due to medication and life support system.
The jockeys are covered under group medical insurance and when asked how the club is responding to the accident, RWITC media chief Vivek Jain said: "The issue of financial assistance will be taken up at our committee meeting on Friday. RWITC will give every help to the family."
Surprisingly, even after two days, the news of the accident or the present condition of the jockey is yet to find a place on the club's website.