And then it was over for this year. Just like that.
Richie has done a tendon. He was scanned on Wednesday and it showed some damage to the superficial digital flexor tendon.
Best case scenario he'll be able to start careful retraining in the autumn and be ready again for next season. Worst case he won't be able to race again.
The only upside to the whole ordeal is that he does not appear to be in much pain. He has hardly been lame and is his usual chirpy self.
I have arranged for him to stay at the place where I keep the young one over the summer. Then if he is ready I'll take him with me to the new place in September and begin the long careful fitness regime that will be needed if he is ever to come back.
Sometimes racing just sucks.
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