Grand National hero rushed to hospital after being catapulted to ground in horror Ayr fall

GRAND NATIONAL hero Derek Fox was rushed to hospital after being catapulted to the ground in a horrific fall at Ayr.

The dual Aintree superstar – who won last year’s race on Corach Rambler – was shown on TV hobbling and holding his right arm.

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Grand National hero Fox was shown hobbling into an ambulance[/caption]

Irish jockey Fox, 31, was riding 100-30 Clovis Boy in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at the Scottish track when disaster struck.

The Lucinda Russell-trained five-year-old appeared to slip and stumble approaching the second hurdle from home.

Clovis Boy lurged forward and somersaulted, sending Fox flying.

The horse was up and OK afterwards but Fox appeared in pain as he slowly made his way to the on-course ambulance.

Racing was subsequently delayed while officials waited for the ambulance to return.

Today’s racing at Fakenham was abandoned seconds before the first race due to waterlogged ground stopping the vehicles from getting to stricken jockeys.

More to follow.