Jim Crowley injury: Jockey's comeback to riding delayed by tendon issue but hopeful of return in time for Royal Ascot
Jim Crowley has been out of action since September after breaking his leg and pelvis in horror fall at York; Crowley dealt with a tendon issue this month which has delayed his return, but hopes to return this summer before Royal Ascot kicks off in June
Monday 23 March 2026 15:27, UK
Legendary jockey Jim Crowley’s return from a broken leg and pelvis has met with a minor delay but the 47-year-old remains hopeful of being back in the saddle this summer in time for Royal Ascot.
Crowley was injured in a serious fall at York in September last year when his mount Almeraq came down in the feature Garrowby Stakes.
Trevor Whelan was also brought down and his recovery from a broken leg recently suffered a "significant delay" after it was confirmed he required further surgery.
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Crowley, famous for riding multiple Group 1 winners in the Shadwell colours, has had to deal with a tendon issue in his leg this month.
Speaking to Sky Sports Racing on Monday, Crowley said: "I'll make a full recovery but it wasn't healing as well as I would've liked and I had a bit of problem with a tendon in my leg so that needed readdressing, which I did on the Wednesday of Cheltenham [March 11th].
"I'm on crutches rehabbing and I can weight bear. It's probably knocked me back a month but there's not a lot I could have done about it because it needed doing.
"I don't have a date for being back but I'm doing everything I can to get back as soon as I can.
"I'd like to be back by the end of May, that's what I'm aiming for, but whether I'll get there, I don't know."
