DIDCOT-BASED jockey George Baker has returned to England to continue his recovery from the injuries he sustained in a fall at St Moritz in Switzerland just over two weeks ago.
The 34-year-old, who won the St Leger last September on Harbour Law, was riding Boomerang Bob for Jamie Osborne on the frozen lake track when the horse was brought down and fatally injured in the first race of the day.
Baker was airlifted to Graubunden Hospital in Chur and after having undergone a MRI scan, it was confirmed he had suffered bleeding in his brain.
The Injured Jockeys Fund said Baker, who was accompanied back to this country by his wife, Nicola, is in intensive care in the Wellington Hospital, London.
The statement added: “In due course, George will leave the intensive care area and move to the rehabilitation wing of the hospital.
“Nicola and George have many people to whom they would like to express their gratitude.”
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