One of the top jockeys of the Flat season has been hospitalized due to a neck injury sustained in a motorcycle accident. Clifford Lee, a 29-year-old stable jockey for Karl Burke, has had a successful season with 94 wins, including his first Group 1 victory aboard Venetian Sun in the Prix Morny. Despite his recent suspension, Lee was on track to achieve his goal of reaching 100 wins for the first time before the accident occurred during his holiday.
Burke, Lee’s employer, revealed that the accident happened while Lee was vacationing in Scotland and riding a cross-country motorcycle at a low speed. Lee, originally from south-east London with no racing background, has risen to prominence as one of the top jockeys in the UK since joining Burke in Yorkshire. He showcased his exceptional pace judgment by winning consecutive Cambridgeshire races on Burke-trained horses, Boiling Point, and Liberty Lane.
Supportive messages from fans have poured in for Lee, who is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Edinburgh. Well-wishers have expressed hopes for his swift recovery and speculated on potential future opportunities for Lee in the racing world.
