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BRIAN TOOMEY, the jockey feared dead after a horrific fall at Perth in July 2013, has moved closer to a sensational return to riding after two leading neurosurgeons said they saw no reason he could not get back in the saddle.
Toomey, 25, suffered severe head injuries when Solway Dandy catapulted him head-first into the turf and part of his skull was removed to relieve pressure on his brain.
Doctors feared for Toomey's life but the rider continues to make a remarkable recovery and has recently reapplied to the BHA for his riding licence following a period riding out for the likes of Nigel Twiston-Davies, Willie Mullins, Enda Bolger and Jonjo O'Neill.
During his time riding out, Toomey has come out unharmed from falls and two doctors have said they will not stand in his way to return to riding although he will have to pass the BHA's medical team among other obstacles.
Speaking in the Yorkshire Post, Toomey said: "I want to come back, but I know I am going to have to prove myself more than I have ever done. But I do love to prove people wrong.
"If I put my mind to something, I don't give up. I think that's one reason why I am even in this position. People go through tough times in all walks of life, it's the same with racing.
"Eighteen months ago, you would have said it would take a miracle to get this far - one of the intensive care nurses in Dundee said she had seen two miracles in 22 years and I was one of them."
He added: "I feel I am ready. I hope I can inspire anyone with a brain injury not to give up, and to give people a small bit of hope. I texted my agent Dave Roberts to see if trainers would support me and he sent back one word. Loads." .. Well Done Brian
Toomey, 25, suffered severe head injuries when Solway Dandy catapulted him head-first into the turf and part of his skull was removed to relieve pressure on his brain.
Doctors feared for Toomey's life but the rider continues to make a remarkable recovery and has recently reapplied to the BHA for his riding licence following a period riding out for the likes of Nigel Twiston-Davies, Willie Mullins, Enda Bolger and Jonjo O'Neill.
During his time riding out, Toomey has come out unharmed from falls and two doctors have said they will not stand in his way to return to riding although he will have to pass the BHA's medical team among other obstacles.
Speaking in the Yorkshire Post, Toomey said: "I want to come back, but I know I am going to have to prove myself more than I have ever done. But I do love to prove people wrong.
"If I put my mind to something, I don't give up. I think that's one reason why I am even in this position. People go through tough times in all walks of life, it's the same with racing.
"Eighteen months ago, you would have said it would take a miracle to get this far - one of the intensive care nurses in Dundee said she had seen two miracles in 22 years and I was one of them."
He added: "I feel I am ready. I hope I can inspire anyone with a brain injury not to give up, and to give people a small bit of hope. I texted my agent Dave Roberts to see if trainers would support me and he sent back one word. Loads." .. Well Done Brian
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