Injured jockey JT McNamara has been transferred to a hospital in Dublin to continue his rehabilitation after being paralysed in a fall at last month's Cheltenham festival.

McNamara suffered a serious neck injury in the fall and had been in hospital in England.

A statement issued on behalf of the McNamara family thanked all involved in the jockey's care.

"We are pleased to announce that JT McNamara has arrived at the National Spinal Unit, Mater Hospital, Dublin following his transfer from Frenchay Hospital, Bristol," the statement said.

"We wish to express sincere thanks to all the personnel involved in his safe transfer. We will forever be indebted to the staff at Frenchay Hospital for the fantastic care he has received there since his injury.

"John Thomas is looking forward to the next phase of his treatment and rehabilitation in Ireland. We thank everyone for their ongoing support and prayers and ask people please to continue to respect our privacy."

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