Apprentice jockey in hospital in Barbados after car crash

Apprentice jockey Louis Beuzelin is still in hospital in Barbados after breaking eight ribs, puncturing a lung and rupturing his spleen in a car accident.

The accident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning (14 November). The 19-year-old’s mini hit a tree and a house and the jockey had to be cut from the car.

The apprentice, who is based in Newmarket with Sir Michael Stoute, suffered extensive injuries and was knocked unconscious for an hour and a half. Subsequent brain scans revealed no damage.

On Monday (16 November) he underwent an opeation to remove his spleen. He is now concious and in recovery.

Reports suggest he will be in hospital for two to three weeks.

Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now