Hayley Turner has been rocked by the news that she will not allowed to ride for 12 months following her accident in March.
Britain's top female jockey, who became the first woman to ride 100 winners in a calendar year in 2008, suffered head injuries following a fall on the Newmarket gallops.
Turner recently admitted she was itching to get back into the saddle but the British Horseracing Authority's chief medical advisor Dr Michael Turner has stood her down until 2010.
"Having carefully studied the results of recent tests and consulted expert opinion, I was unable to recommend that her licence be renewed until 12 months from the date of the accident," he said.
"Hayley has recovered well from her injuries but you cannot take any chances in cases like this.
"She remains under regular medical review and is due to see her own specialist at Addenbrookes (Hospital) in early June.
"She remains under regular medical review and is due to see her own specialist at Addenbrookes (Hospital) in early June.
"Hayley is obviously disappointed but understands my decision."
Having had the pleasure of meeting Hayley many times we obviously wish her well. Barry R x
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