Nathan Williamson is making “remarkable progress” following his fall at Alexandra Park last Friday night.<\/p>\n
The Southland-based trainer-driver was dislodged from the sulky just as Captains Mistress looked set to win the group 1 Queen Of Hearts.<\/p>\n
The 37-year-old was taken to Auckland City Hospital with serious head injuries, and temporarily placed in an induced coma.<\/p>\n
Four days on his progress is “remarkable”, according to father Phil Williamson, who provided an update on last night’s The Box Seat.<\/p>\n
Williamson has a fractured skull and other broken bones but has been communicating well with friends and family and there have been other positive signs as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“He got out of bed for the first time today (Tuesday) walking to the toilet with assistance,” says Phil.<\/p>\n
“He had nurses on either side and that’s massive progress from where we were.”<\/p>\n
So far there’s been no indication of just how long he will remain in hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Rest is now the key thing,” says Phil.<\/p>\n
The family has also been very grateful for the huge outpouring of support they’ve had since Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n