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Casey and Carberry in the wars at Fairyhouse
David Casey was taken to nearby Blanchardstown Hospital for extensive x-rays after suffering what Turf Club doctor Walter Halley described as a ´horrible fall´ at Fairyhouse this afternoon.
The incident occurred three out in the featured Menolly Homes Handicap Hurdle when Casey´s mount Emotional Article fell while in fourth place in the 16-runner event.
´David has a significant hip injury, and his neck was also placed in a collar. He will have a full body x-ray but is fully conscious,´ said Halley.
Paul Carberry was stood down for the remainder of the day when unseated from Definate Spectacle earlier in the same race. ´Paul has a soft tissue injury to his right knee,´ reported Halley.
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.
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