Trainer Geoff Harker suffers shocking injuries after falling through shed roof

Geoff Harker: faces a long recovery after suffering multiple injuries in a fall last weekendCredit: John Grossick

Thirsk trainer Geoff Harker is "very lucky to be alive" after a frightening plunge through a roof that left his wife thinking he was dead.

He is back at home now and was able to watch on television as Eldelbar gave the 12-horse yard its first winner for two and a half months at Catterick on Wednesday.

But Harker, 55 and with two daughters, faces a long process of recovery after suffering multiple injuries in a fall last weekend.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 22 April 2021inNews

Last updated 15:01, 22 April 2021

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