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Geraghty injured on first day back

They say lightning doesn´t strike twice but Barry Geraghty faces another spell on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his hand on his first day back from injury at Punchestown this evening.

The recently crowned champion National Hunt jockey, who fractured his right thumb at Gowran Park on May 2, took a fall on only his second ride back from Elbow Maguinness in the Panda Waste Novice Chase. The injury this time is to his left hand.

About Alan Magee
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.