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Frederik Tylicki, 30, had emergency surgery on his spine after the massive pile-up in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey.

But it has now been confirmed he only has movement in the upper half of his body.

Lisa Hancock, CEO of the Injured Jockeys Fund, says: “After his fall at Kempton Park Racecourse earlier this week, Freddy Tylicki was transferred to St George’s Hospital in London, where he has since undergone surgery to his spine.

"His surgical team have confirmed that Freddy has a T7 paralysis, which means he has movement in the upper half of his body but not his lower."

(Image: GETTY)

(Image: GETTY)

She added: "Freddy remains in intensive care and is not receiving any visitors for the foreseeable future.

"His family would like to thank the St George’s staff for the care he has received. As this is a very difficult time for Freddy and his family, they would like to thank everyone for their good wishes, and for continuing to respect their privacy.”

Fellow rider Jim Crowley suffered a broken nose in the accident on Monday, after which the racing event was abandoned.

Colleagues and racing fans offered Tylicki their support on Twitter.