Jockeys Beany and Blake Spriggs continue to make progress after their horrifying fall during Friday’s race at Moruya, with updates from Racing NSW and family members offering insight into their recoveries.
Beany Panya underwent spinal fixation surgery on Sunday after sustaining fractures to her T6 and T7 vertebrae.
Encouragingly, she has already taken her first steps, walking approximately 15 metres on Monday. According to her sister, fellow jockey Deanne Panya, Beany remains in good spirits despite lingering back pain and is eager to return home.
Doctors have expressed satisfaction with her progress, though she will stay in the hospital for further monitoring.
While Racing NSW have announced “Scans have shown that Beany Panya has no clavicle fracture,” after being announced she was sent for a CT scan.
Blake Spriggs, meanwhile, remains in the intensive care unit after undergoing surgeries to address fractures in his clavicle and forearm.
He was initially placed in an induced coma but has since regained consciousness.
Though still intubated as of Tuesday morning, doctors are hopeful the breathing tube can be removed soon.
Spriggs is responsive but heavily sedated as medical teams manage his chest and abdominal injuries, which include internal bleeding and broken ribs.
His fiancée, KC Osborne, expressed gratitude to supporters, sharing that Spriggs has shown progress and responsiveness, which has given his family and friends hope.
Osborne also posted on social media, thanking followers for their prayers and support while emphasising the importance of patience and rest as Spriggs continues to recover.
Her heartfelt updates, along with those from Racing NSW, have united the racing community in their concern and well-wishes for both jockeys.
The fall, which occurred when Spriggs’ mount, Blesstas, clipped heels and fell, bringing down Panya’s horse, The Boomerang, led to the abandonment of the final two races on the Moruya program.
Despite the severity of the incident, both horses emerged unscathed, offering a small relief amid the turmoil.
As both riders navigate their recoveries, updates from family and officials continue to provide hope.
The resilience of Panya and Spriggs, coupled with the support from loved ones and the broader racing community, underscores their determination to overcome this challenging chapter.
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