Jockeys Barry Geraghty and Tony Dobbin, who both took falls on day two of the John Smith's Grand National meeting, expect to be in action tomorrow.

 

Geraghty, who rides Slim Pickings in the John Smith's Grand National, sprained his thumb when falling on Mister Top Notch in the totepool Handicap Chase. He was booked to ride

Ravello Bay in the John Smith's Mares Only National Hunt Flat Race for trainer Nicky Henderson (as a replacement for Mick Fitzgerald who was knocked about during a fall in the John Smith's Topham Chase), but elected to stand down, and Paddy Brennan took over.

Geraghty, who had an ice pack on the thumb of his left hand, said: "I'll be all right by tomorrow."

 

Dobbin, who also took a fall in the Topham (when riding Nacarat), hopes to partner Point Barrow in the John Smith's Grand National. He said: "I'm hopeful of riding tomorrow. I got a bit of a kicking, but it's my last chance to ride in the Grand National and I don't want to miss out."

 

Earlier today Dobbin announced his retirement from the saddle - his final rides will be at his local track, Carlisle, on Thursday.