Unfortunately ...

... Geoffrey sustained a strained crucial ligament to his hind leg in his race at Uttoxeter . He himself is fine - just needs as month or two box rest . However - at the age of nine - his racing career is over . Now he can now look forward to - hopefully - a long and happy retirement along with his 'daft'brother George.
And I thought he was jumping and travelling really well when he blundered down the back straight on the final circuit . He might have got injured before that fence - but we will never know .
DP sounded devastated when he phoned on Sunday morning . It's a tough job phoning owners with bad news . He feels it's an end of an era . It may be - but first thoughts must always be with the horses . I'm just really relieved that The Brothers have survived there racing and now have a fantastic home to retire to . CU