PARALYSED jockey Freddy Tylicki has won his High Court battle against a fellow rider – in a case worth an estimated £6million.
Tylicki suffered a horror fall at Kempton in 2016 and has been confined to a wheelchair ever since.
The former rider claimed in the High Court the riding of Graham Gibbons contributed to what happened.
Summing up, judge Karen Walden-Smith said: “The actions of Mr Gibbons were undertaken in reckless disregard for the safety of Mr Tylicki.”
In a statement released through his Stewart-Moore solicitors, a ‘delighted’ Tylicki said: “It has taken five years for me and my legal team to overcome the injustice of the stewards’ inquiry which took place at Kempton immediately after the race.
“Today’s result has finally provided me with closure and I look forward to putting this all behind me and moving on with my life.
“I hope though that this judgement acts as a reminder that competing in a dangerous sport like horseracing is no justification for competing with a reckless disregard for the safety of your fellow competitors.”
Numerous reports stated Tylicki was suing Gibbons for around £6m.
The actual sum of money that must be repaid is yet to be confirmed.
More to follow.
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