Queensland jockey to undergo surgery after one-punch attack

A Queensland jockey will endure jaw surgical procedure after he was coward punched inside a nightclub hours after profitable a career-making race.

Ashley Butler received the distinguished Archer race at Rockhampton's Callaghan Park on Saturday, however celebrations had been minimize brief when the jockey was punched at the back of the pinnacle.

"From what I keep in mind I walked into the bathroom ... I do not actually keep in mind a lot after that," Butler stated.

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Butler shall be handled for a number of fractures on his jaw.(9)

"To win the Archer on Saturday was properly past profitable the Newmarket, so it was extra to exit and rejoice and have a drink."

The jockey is now scheduled to have jaw surgical procedure in Brisbane and shall be unable to proceed racing.

"Any person else goes to should win on them for me," Butler stated.

"I've acquired 4 fractures to the aspect of my jaw in order that shall be plated and screwed.

Butler had been celebrating the largest win of his profession when he was struck in Rockhampton. (9)

Butler will forgo future races till his jaw has recovered. (9)

"Hopefully all of it goes easy and I can get again sooner quite than later."

Police are investigating the incident.

No person has been charged.

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