Jockey Rico Flores was injured in a spill on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Louisiana Downs. He was transported to the hospital, and was diagnosed with a cervical spine injury and underwent surgery earlier this week.
His companion, Sally Warne, stopped by the Harrah's Louisiana Downs racing office on Tuesday and gave an update that Flores was able to move his legs and feet fine; lift his head, shoulders, and elbows, but still not able to move his fingers. He will begin physical therapy today. She added that it will be a “long road” to recovery.
According to statistics on Equibase. Flores has won 366 races and purses of $5.9 million since he began riding in 1994.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to assist Flores in his recovery. If you are able to make a donation, please visit: GoFundMe.com.RicoFlores.
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