Barry to bypass Cheltenham

Barry Geraghty will miss the Cheltenham Festival due to injuries sustained in a fall at Kempton on Saturday.

The Meath man revealed on Sunday evening to the At The Races website that his injuries include six broken ribs and that he
has now accepted that returning in time for next month's Festival is an impossible dream.

'I've a collapsed lung and six broken ribs on my right side. I'm obviously devastated to miss the Festival - there were so many good horses to look forward to as JP's (McManus) team all look in particularly good shape this year,' he said.

'Last night was pretty rough. I've broken ribs individually before, but never had six all at the same time.

'I'll be in hospital for a few more days, but once the lung improves my recovery should be straightforward and I expect to be back for Aintree.'