MLB's Tommy Pham Reveals Gruesome Wound ... Suffered in 2020 Strip Club Stabbing
Tommy Pham is finally revealing what his back looked like the night he was stabbed at a strip club in San Diego ... and it's GRUESOME.
The Padres star remembered the one-year anniversary of his stabbing by posting a photo of his slash wound ... and you can see, the 33-year-old is clearly lucky to still be alive today.
The picture shows Pham was gashed by a blade from the back of his right hip all the way to the back of his left hip -- leaving a deep, bloody wound.
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As we previously reported, Pham was stabbed after he got into an altercation with several people in the parking lot at Pacers Showgirls International on Oct. 11, 2020 ... and he says he needed 200 stitches to close the wound.
Pham -- who ended up suing the club over the incident, claiming its employees and security didn't do enough to help protect him -- ultimately made a full recovery and played well in 2021.
Tommy Pham hits a leadoff HR, the 4th leadoff dinger in MLB games tonight.
— MLB (@MLB) August 4, 2021 @MLB
The record is 5. 👀 (via @SlangsOnSports) pic.twitter.com/3aWVaxsavp
The outfielder logged time in 155 games, hitting 15 home runs and stealing 14 bases ... and based on his social media post Monday, it's obvious he's proud of what he overcame.
Pham's 1-year deal with the Padres expires after the 2021 season concludes ... but he's expected to command interest from several teams in free agency this offseason.
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Dog the Bounty Hunter Injures Ankle in Brian Laundrie Search ... Heading Back Home
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Dog the Bounty Hunter's leaving Florida empty-handed and hurt-footed after spending more than 2 weeks hunting for Brian Laundrie ... TMZ has learned.
A rep for Dog tells TMZ ... he injured his ankle in rugged terrain during his search for Gabby Petito's fiance -- still the main person of interest in her death.
We're told the notorious bounty hunter wants to see his regular doctor in Colorado for his injury ... so he's heading back there now.
Dog's rep says he's not giving up on his mission just yet though -- he's still raising funds to help the team he's put together to continue searching for Laundrie.
We're told the team consists of a talented group of Florida locals who will continue the manhunt ... and Dog will stay connected and keep going after leads as much as he can in CO.
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As we reported ... Dog joined the extensive search for Laundrie in late Sept. and claimed he was hot on his tail, only to leave everyone waiting for an actual capture.
He certainly seemed dead set on finding him though ... wading through a swamp to track a lead and even cancelling a public appearance to focus more on the search.
It also seemed like Dog's prospects of getting back on TV were improving with the interest in his Laundrie hunt, but now that might be on ice ... along with his ankle.
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Chumlee Down 160 Pounds!!! After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
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Chumlee is a whole new man ... after practically losing an entire man's weight.
The guy from "Pawn Stars" tells TMZ ... he was tired of struggling with his weight, which constantly fluctuated 100 pounds at a time. He says it had been a years-long battle and he felt it was time to make a drastic change after getting all the way up to 350 pounds in January 2019.
That dramatic change started the following month when he went in for gastric sleeve surgery ... a popular weight-loss procedure in which a large portion of the stomach is removed to create a smaller stomach pouch.
This, of course, reduces the quantity of food one can eat while making them feel fuller even when consuming less food. The stomach size is brought down to about the size of a banana.
As you can see, Chumlee's looking slim at 190 pounds now. He says he went through the 160-pound transformation because he wanted to not only get healthy, but stay healthy ... unlike his years of yo-yoing.
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Chumlee, who got the procedure done at Blossom Bariatrics in Vegas, says now that he's slimmed down he's committed to maintaining his weight by embracing a lifestyle change ... eating clean, healthy food and getting his sweat on.
He said it's also important to have a support structure around you. Noted ... and congrats!!!
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Kodak Black Asks Judge for Permission to Leave FL ... Doctors Say It'll Be Good For Me!!!
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Kodak Black's doctors believe it would behoove the rapper to spend the final 30 days of his treatment at a facility outside of Florida ... so he's asking the court for permission to do so.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Kodak's physician and treatment specialist believe he would benefit from a program outside Florida. The location and details were not provided in the public documents for security reasons.
But, Kodak's team makes it clear ... his doctors think that for Kodak to have a better chance of success, he needs to be in a different environment for a period of time.
The request comes on the heels of some very alarming tweets from the rapper that quickly had fans worried about his mental health. He's since deleted all of his social media accounts but some tweets included, "Sitting In My Room Crying Feel Like Killing Myself."
He also wrote, "So Lonely Depressed Sad & F***** Up ... Nobody Love Me Nobody Cares ... I'm Everywhere @ Once ... Friends Playin In My Head ... Girls Playin Wit My Heart ... Wish I Can Go Back To The Start I'll Never Be Famous."
Kodak's legal team is now asking for the court's permission to join an out-of-state residential treatment facility for the last 30 days of his court-ordered residential program.
Kodak's attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ ... they'd love to move Kodak to a different state if and when probation agrees. He wouldn't say which state they have in mind.
We asked Cohen about Kodak's failed drug test and about Kodak's concerning tweets but he declined to comment.
As we first reported ... Kodak violated the terms of his supervised release in his federal gun case by failing a drug test. He was ordered to get treatment. He's currently in treatment now ... but his doctors want him to spend the last 30 days at an out-of-state facility.
The judge has yet to rule on the request.
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Dr. Oz Russell Wilson Could Play Vs. Steelers ... Despite Gnarly Injury
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Don't count out Russell Wilson just yet -- Dr. Oz tells TMZ Sports he thinks there's a chance Seattle has its star quarterback on the field for its next game.
Russ injured the middle finger on his throwing hand in the third quarter of the Seahawks' loss to the Rams Thursday … but Dr. Oz says, from everything he saw on the broadcast, Russ could be back on the field in a matter of days.
Russell Wilson finger doesn’t look right. #TNF #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/ecOk0dQNTG
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) October 8, 2021 @paytonsun
Of course, if Wilson needs surgery, it's a whole different ballgame -- but Dr. Oz says it didn't look that significant to him.
"I didn't see a mechanism of injury that would usually -- a dislocation of a finger, ripped tendons, things that are more typically associated with needing to operate," Dr. Oz said.
O DEDO DO RUSSELL WILSON, BICHO!!!#NFLBrasil pic.twitter.com/bohrhECnvp
— NFL Brasil (@NFLBrasil) October 8, 2021 @NFLBrasil
So, according to Dr. Oz, if Wilson can manage significant pain while throwing the football ... he could very well be under center for the Seahawks' next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 17.
As for how long until Wilson feels good again, Dr. Oz says it's usually a 4-to-6-week recovery process if no surgery is required.
"He might be able to brace it up, put some kind of splint on it and return to action in 10 days," Dr. Oz said.
Pete Carroll, meanwhile, has yet to say if Wilson will be available ... only saying after the game Thursday that surgery is a possibility for the former Super Bowl champ.
Dr. Oz also mentioned that he’s working with the NFL on a wellness challenge -- where retired players compete to get themselves in shape by eating a Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting, getting daily activity and addressing stress.
According to doc, legendary Chicago Bears coach Dick Butkus has already dropped a ton of weight in just 6 weeks!!
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Russell Wilson Suffers Gnarly Finger Injury ... Digit Out Of Place After Hit
Russell Wilson's middle finger might never look the same after the Seahawks' game Thursday ... 'cause he appeared to badly dislocate it after hitting it on a defender's hand.
Wilson was unloading a deep ball in the third quarter of Seattle's loss to the Rams ... when on his follow through, his hand collided with L.A. star Aaron Donald's.
Russell Wilson finger doesn’t look right. #TNF #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/ecOk0dQNTG
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) October 8, 2021 @paytonsun
In video of the throw, you can see the force of the impact caused the quarterback's finger to bend awkwardly -- and when he looked down at the digit, it was clearly out of place.
O DEDO DO RUSSELL WILSON, BICHO!!!#NFLBrasil pic.twitter.com/bohrhECnvp
— NFL Brasil (@NFLBrasil) October 8, 2021 @NFLBrasil
The tip of the finger had bent at nearly a 90-degree angle ... and Wilson immediately called for trainers to help.
Russell Wilson dislocated his finger, they popped it back in and he’s back in the next play #SEAvsLAR pic.twitter.com/TXi4EwGGne
— Ted Buddy 🏀🏈 (@TedBuddy8) October 8, 2021 @TedBuddy8
The 32-year-old tried to stay in the game ... but he was later pulled in favor of backup Geno Smith -- and head coach Pete Carroll said after the game Wilson could need surgery.
"There is a lot of work to be done in assessing all of that," said Carroll, who called the injury a "badly sprained finger."
"Russell is one of the great healers of all time, and he'll do whatever he can to get back as soon as absolutely possible."
Wilson has not missed a single start in his 10 seasons in the NFL ... getting under center in all 149 of his career games.
The Seahawks have some time 'til they play again -- their next contest is slated for Oct. 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
But, based on how things looked Thursday ... it might be Geno time for a while in the Pacific Northwest.
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Ndakasi Viral Selfie Gorilla Dies at 14
Ndakasi, the orphaned gorilla photographed in an incredible selfie in 2019, has died in the arms of her caretaker ... according to a spokesperson at the national park were she lived.
The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo broke the sad news of the passing of its beloved orphaned mountain gorilla, saying she died last month after battling a prolonged illness.
According to the park ... Ndakasi "took her final breath in the loving arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend, Andre Bauma."
It is with heartfelt sadness that Virunga announces the death of beloved orphaned mountain gorilla, Ndakasi.
— Virunga NationalPark (@gorillacd) October 5, 2021 @gorillacd
C’est avec une profonde tristese que Virunga annonce le décès du gorille de montagne orpheliné Ndakasi.https://t.co/GdkJbhWESz pic.twitter.com/bsCKdEq8tB
Bauma had looked after the gorilla ever since she was found clinging her to dead mother's body and taken to the park's Senkwekwe Center, where she lived for more than a decade. Virunga says Ndakasi's mom was killed by armed militia in a series of gorilla slayings.
Bauma says, "It was a privilege to support and care for such a loving creature, especially knowing the trauma Ndakasi suffered at a very young age."
If you don't recall ... Ndakasi went viral in 2019 thanks to an amazing photo of her and another orphaned gorilla in a park ranger's selfie. Virunga National Park responded to all the attention it got at the time, saying ... "Those gorilla gals are always acting cheeky so this was the perfect shot of their true personalities!"
Bauma adds ... "I loved her like a child and her cheerful personality brought a smile to my face every time I interacted with her. She will be missed by all of us at Virunga but we are forever grateful for the richness Ndakasi brought to our lives during her time at Senkwekwe."
The Great Ape was 14.
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Brazilian Soccer Player Charged With Attempted Murder ... After KOing Ref With Violent Kick
A Brazilian soccer player has been charged with attempted murder after he disgustingly kicked a referee in the head during a game, appearing to knock the man out cold.
The insane incident all went down on Monday in São Paulo de Rio Grande's match vs. Guarani de Venancio Aires ... when William Ribeiro lost his mind after not getting a call.
William Ribeiro, jogador do São Paulo de Rio Grande foi autuado por tentativa de homicídio após agredir covardemente o árbitro Rodrigo Crivellaro.
— Benjamin Back (@benjaminback) October 5, 2021 @benjaminback
Torço, e espero que ele seja severamente punido, e que nunca mais pise num campo se futebol. pic.twitter.com/Y6W41QSVfd
Video from the game shows Ribeiro was so livid over the ref's decision ... he shoved the man to the ground and then violently kicked him in the temple.
The ref laid motionless on the turf for several moments ... and was eventually transported to a local hospital.
Ribeiro, meanwhile, was arrested just minutes later at the stadium ... and ultimately charged by prosecutors.
A footballer in the Brazilian lower league identified as William Ribeiro has been arrested by the Police for physically assaulting a referee during a football match. According to reports the culprit, attacked Rodrigo Crivellaro just shortly after Sao Paulo conceded the openi… pic.twitter.com/SJuOtgO4jw
— 231base ✪ (@231BDN) October 5, 2021 @231BDN
"His attack was very strong and violent," local authorities told reporters following the incident, "kicking the referee in the head and making him pass out."
"The referee had no chance of defending himself."
The play was called "revolting" by Ribeiro's team president, Delvid Goulart Pereira, who announced shortly after the game that Ribeiro had been cut over the kick.
"Rest assured, we are sorry and deeply ashamed," the club exec said. "We send all the apologies in the world to the injured referee and his family as well as apologizing to the public in general for the lamentable scene seen today."
"The contract of the offending player is terminated. Furthermore, all possible legal measures in relation to the incident will be taken."
It's unclear whether Ribeiro will be allowed to be released from jail or if he'll remain under custody while an investigation unfolds.
The ref, meanwhile, was released from the hospital on Tuesday ... and is expected to be okay.
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Ray J Hospitalized with Non-COVID Pneumonia ... But Placed in COVID Wing
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Ray J is in bad shape, struggling to breathe as he battles pneumonia in a Miami hospital ... it was so bad he thought he was going to die.
Ray J's manager, David Weintraub, tells TMZ Ray went into the hospital 4 days ago and doctors learned from the jump he was battling pneumonia. David looped Ray in on the call and we spoke to him for several minutes, and it was apparent he wasn't out of the woods.
Ray told us ... when he was admitted doctors assumed he had COVID, so they placed him in the COVID wing of the hospital, which he said was frightening, telling us, "I thought it was over. I started praying and knew God is good so I just kept praying."
He says he was given 5 COVID tests, all of which came back negative, and after 2 days he was moved out of the COVID wing.
He's currently getting oxygen but he still has difficulty breathing and talking. He says when he wakes up at 6 AM he feels like he could go home, but by 6:30 things deteriorate and he fears the worst.
Ray says all he thinks about is getting better so he can see his 2 kids. Weintraub says Ray will hopefully be out by week's end.
As for Ray ... he's asking people to pray for him.
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NHL Ref Stretchered Off Ice ... After Scary Collision With Player
Terrifying scene on the NHL ice Tuesday ... a referee needed to be taken away on a stretcher after he was hit in the head in an accidental collision with a player.
The scary moment all went down just before the Kings vs. Coyotes preseason game in L.A. ... when Arizona center Liam O'Brien ran into linesman Ryan Gibbons.
Video of the play showed O'Brien's shoulder went right into Gibbons' jaw ... causing the ref to immediately crumple to the ice in pain.
Gibbons stayed down motionless for several moments ... before trainers and medical personnel were able to get him on a stretcher and off to a nearby hospital.
According to The Athletic, Gibbons suffered a concussion ... but was, thankfully, discharged from the medical facility later in the evening.
It's unclear how long Gibbons -- who's been reffing games in the NHL since 2015 -- will be sidelined with the injury.
As for the game, it went on as scheduled despite the pregame scene ... with the Coyotes winning, 4-1.
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Red Sox Star J.D. Martinez Missing Do-Or-Die Game Vs. Yankees ... After Tripping Over 2nd Base
The Red Sox will be without one of their best players in their do-or-die game against the Yankees on Tuesday ... and it's all 'cause the dude tripped over 2nd base last weekend.
Seriously.
J.D. Martinez rolled his ankle over the bag while heading to the outfield in Boston's game against Washington on Sunday ... and video revealed it was a complete, freak accident.
JD Martinez won’t be playing in the Wild Card game tonight because he did this over the weekend pic.twitter.com/H6oWnRrkN5
— MLB Errors (@mlberrors) October 5, 2021 @mlberrors
Ballpark cameras showed as Martinez was on his way to right field, his left foot caught the base -- causing his lower leg to bend awkwardly.
The injury didn't seem too terrible at the time ... but the team announced Tuesday morning it's apparently is so bad, Martinez will not play in the big American League Wild Card Game against NY.
Of course, it's a huge deal for the Sox ... Martinez has been perhaps the team's best player this year -- batting .286 with 28 home runs and 99 RBI.
With Boston going up against Gerrit Cole -- it's certainly going to miss all of that.
With Martinez out, the Sox are now expected to roll with an outfield featuring Kike Hernandez, Hunter Renfroe and Alex Verdugo, with Kyle Schwarber at designated hitter.
Game starts in a few hours ... getcha popcorn ready.
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Cops: NASCAR's John Wes Townley Attacked Ex-Wife With Hatchet ... Before Shooting Death
Former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley attacked his ex-wife and another man with a hatchet just before he was shot to death ... this according to police.
It's all spelled out in new documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, which show cops say Townley showed up to his ex's house in Athens, Ga. on Oct. 2 and allegedly snapped.
In the docs, cops say Townley got to the home and attacked his ex, Laura Townley, and another man, Zachary Anderson, with a hatchet.
Police in the documents say, though, Anderson shot John in the altercation ... striking the former driver and accidentally hitting Laura, as well.
Cops say John was shot through the chest and later died from his injuries at a local hospital. Police added Laura was struck in the abdomen, but is expected to survive.
Cops say an investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
Police noted in the docs John and Laura had recently finalized a divorce.
John had been a pro racecar driver for over a decade ... and famously won a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2015.
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Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell On Hiatus Due to Heart Issues ... He'll Be Back Soon!!!
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Fear not, Smash Mouth fans ... Steve Harwell's recent absence is due to health conditions, but he's on the mend and will soon hit the stage again.
A rep for the American rock band tells TMZ ... Steve had not been feeling well due to issues with cardiomyopathy and heart failure, which forced him to miss a few performances. Steve's had cardiomyopathy -- a form of heart disease where the heart muscle becomes enlarged and weak, making it difficult to pump blood -- since 2015.
Fans were speculating Smash Mouth fired Steve. Someone recently tweeted the band asking, "Hey @smashmouth did y'all replace your singer & not say anything?" Someone else wrote, "ok a couple things 1) @smashmouth did you really fire your singer and B) can I be your new singer."
The answer's an unequivocal "No" to all those questions. We're told Steve manages his heart condition with meds, but recently some issues came up and things needed to be adjusted. You'll recall he was rushed to the hospital in 2017 due to his heart condition.
The band's current singer is someone the band knows and was substituting for a few shows, but it's NOT a permanent move.
The good news? Steve feels good now and will be back beginning Thursday at the Jackson Mississippi State Fair.
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Brielle Biermann Jaw Surgery Recovery's Been Grueling ... But There's One Bright Side
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Brielle Biermann sounds like she's been through hell recovering from double jaw surgery -- both physically and mentally -- but she's staying positive ... with her sights set on Thanksgiving!!!
We got the "Don't Be Tardy" star at LAX, where she gave us an update on the gnarly procedure she had done in August to correct some major biting and breathing issues she's dealt with most of her life.
As you see ... Brielle's still in post-op mode with a splint in her mouth, and tells us she's several weeks away from being able to eat foods, like meatballs.
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She says her limited diet's resulted in her dropping 15 pounds, but the silver lining -- if there is one -- is her doctor's instructing her to have a daily milkshake to get her weight back up.
Brielle says the recovery process has been incredibly challenging, and she's been feeling down lately ... what with missing her friends and socializing.
The good news -- Brielle tells us the end of her eating woes is hopefully near ... and she should be able to celebrate on the holidays by gorging herself like everyone else!
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Jon Jones 911 Call Before Arrest: 'She's Bleeding From The Nose & Mouth'
A security guard claimed Jon Jones' fiancee was bleeding from the nose and mouth -- and was scared to return to the hotel room where the UFC champ was staying -- in a 911 call before his arrest.
"We've got a possible DV call. Domestic violence call. Female is bleeding from the nose and mouth," a Caesars Palace security official told Las Vegas Metro PD dispatch around 4:30 AM on September 24.
Security almost immediately informs dispatch the male suspected of being involved in the incident is "professional MMA fighter, Jonathan Jones."
FYI, Jones was in Vegas because his epic 2013 fight against Alexander Gustafsson was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Despite the alleged injuries, security tells the 911 operator the woman has not accused Jones of getting physical with her ... but he's clearly suspicious.
The caller says the woman was asking for help, but didn't want to grab her stuff from the room, despite an escort from security.
"She's trying to get assistance, but she's refusing to go back up to the room."
Jon's fiancee -- who was with her 3 daughters -- received first aid ... but refused any further medical assistance.
Remember, Jones was ultimately arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery and tampering with a vehicle ... for allegedly smashing his head into a cop car while handcuffed. The damage is said to be north of $5,000, making it a felony.
It's unclear what started the alleged incident, but Jon's fiancee told police he returned to the hotel room from a night at the strip club, and was in a bad mood.
Days after his arrest, Jon broke his silence, saying he was swearing off alcohol from now on.
Despite vowing to kick booze, Jones will still have to appear in court later this month.
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Champion Jockey Thrown Off Horse In Scary Video ... Goes Face First Into Railing
Jockey Oisin Murphy -- a 2-time British flat racing champion -- had a terrifying moment before a race on Thursday ... when his horse went out of control and threw him head-first into a railing.
The scary incident went down at the Salisbury racecourse in the UK ... when Murphy was getting a 2-year-old horse, Oasis Gift, ready for his debut in a seven-furlong event.
In the footage, it appears Oasis gets spooked and starts to lose control -- bucking and dashing across the parade ring with Murphy saddled on.
🚨 Breaking news: Champion jockey @oismurphy is receiving medical treatment after this dramatic incident in the paddock at Salisbury
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 30, 2021 @RacingTV
Our best wishes to Oisin & we will bring you more news as we get it pic.twitter.com/jh7X01dLqi
The 26-year-old Irish jockey was holding on for dear life ... but was thrown off his colt and plunged headfirst into the rail. The horse then burst right through the fence and kept running.
Murphy was sent to the NHS London hospital after the crash and somehow, only ended up with a few cuts to the face.
"I've had a few stitches to my lip + face. I’ve been discharged already," Murphy said on Twitter.
🗣 "@oismurphy walked slowly into the emergency ambulance."@LydiaHislop & @jrmillman discuss the dramatic scenes at Salisbury - wishing Oisin all the best 🤞 pic.twitter.com/WTC5ZtjLah
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 30, 2021 @RacingTV
"Very grateful to their work and all the kind messages."
Oasis -- who was caught and unharmed -- was withdrawn from the race and Murphy will ride Japanese thoroughbred racehorse, Chrono Genesis, in Sunday's Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.