Jason Maguire back in the saddle
Tuesday 28 July 2015 17:13, UK
Jason Maguire is eyeing a return to competitive action in September after riding out for the first time since a fall earlier this year.
The Grand National-winning jockey underwent surgery on slipped discs in April after a February spill at Musselburgh, less than a year after recovering from life-threatening injuries following a fall at Stratford on the eve of the 2014 Cheltenham Festival.
Maguire was delighted to be back riding work for trainers Donald McCain, Kim Bailey and Jonjo O'Neill on Tuesday morning, marking a crucial step in his comeback.
Maguire said: "Everything went grand, 100 per cent.
"I've been riding out a small bit at home already, but it was my first morning back riding racehorses and it felt good.
"I rode out for Kim Bailey, Donald and in Jackdaws (Castle) for Jonjo.
"It's good to get back in the swing of things and now it's just about getting as fit as I can.
"There's a bit of work to do yet, but it's a step in the right direction and I suppose I'm looking at getting back racing in September time."
