One of the standout jockeys of the Flat season has been hospitalized following a neck injury sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Clifford Lee, a 29-year-old jockey for trainer Karl Burke, has had a successful season, recording 94 wins, including his first Group 1 victory aboard Venetian Sun in the Prix Morny. Despite his recent suspension, Lee was on track to reach 100 wins for the first time before the incident occurred during his holiday.
Burke confirmed the accident, stating that Lee had a fall while riding a cross-country motorbike at a slow speed in Scotland. Lee, originally from south-east London with no racing background, has flourished as a jockey since joining Burke in Yorkshire.
Known for his exceptional pace judgement, Lee showcased his skills with consecutive wins in the Cambridgeshire, a challenging handicap race, riding Boiling Point and Liberty Lane.
Supportive messages have flooded in for Lee, currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Edinburgh. Well-wishers have expressed hopes for his speedy recovery and anticipated a bright future for the talented jockey.