Jockey George Baker, who was hospitalized after being thrown from his mount during St Moritz's white turf meeting last Sunday, faces a “long rehabilitation process” after suffering bleeding in the brain.
Baker was airlifted to a trauma hospital after his mount was fatally injured in a three-horse spill and has been in intensive care all week.
A statement issued by the Professional Jockeys Association said, “Following a fall during the first race at St Moritz on Sunday, Feb. 26, George Baker was transferred by air ambulance to Graubunden Hospital in Chur, Switzerland, where he has remained in a stable condition in intensive care. Having had CT scans earlier in the week, George underwent a MRI scan [Friday]. Following those MRI scan results, George has suffered from some bleeding in the brain and we are anticipating a long rehabilitation process, but are hopeful that he will make a positive recovery. George will remain in hospital in Switzerland whilst arrangements are made for his return home to commence his rehabilitation. George's family would like to express their thanks for all the kind messages of support and would appreciate privacy at this difficult time.”
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