Barry Geraghty hoping for Galway return after breaking leg at Aintree

BARRY GERAGHTY hopes to return to action in time for the Galway Festival after breaking his leg at Aintree.

The top jock took a tumble in the Topham on Friday afternoon and was immediately rushed to hospital.

Initial hopes were high that his injury was superficial, but further tests revealed a fracture of the lower leg.

The fall means Geraghty will miss the Punchestown Festival after already losing out on partnering Champ to victory in the Grade 1 Sefton Novices' and a Grand National ride on Anibale Fly.

Geraghty said in his blog for attheraces.com on Sunday: "Thankfully, I'm back on home soil after JP kindly arranged to fly me home and I'm currently in Tallaght University Hospital.

"It's great to be back close to home. Paula (wife) and the kids were able to come in last night, which was lovely as I hadn't seen them all week.

"The current situation is that I will undergo surgery tomorrow (Monday) to repair my broken tibia and fibula. The plan is for the repaired bones to be secured with an external frame.

"This is considered a better option for me as putting an internal plate on the shin bone could cause aggravation when I go back riding.

"The external frame will be on for 12 weeks and I'll be able to put partial weight on it after three or four weeks, which improves the healing process.

"If all goes to plan and the breaks heal as they should, I would hope to be back race riding in time for the Galway Festival at the end of July."

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