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Geraghty misses Punjabi ride

Published at Apr 23, 2010, 11:30

Barry Geraghty will have to sit out today's action at Punchestown having taken a knock on his leg when falling from Riverside Theatre in the Ryanair Novice Chase yesterday.

Geraghty, who has ridden two winners at the Festival this week, will be replaced by Richard Johnson aboard former Champion Hurdle winner Punjabi in today's feature race The Rabobank Champion Hurdle.

Jockeys Richard Johnson

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