Jockey Sheldon Russell will ride one horse Saturday at Laurel and may ride three Sunday as he eases into his return to racing.
Talented but oft-injured jockey Sheldon Russell is exercising horses and nearing a return to the races — just as soon as he gets medical permission.
Jockey Sheldon Russell, who broke his shoulder in November, is working towards a possible May or June return to the races, his agent said.
Jockey Sheldon Russell fell on his shoulder during morning works at Laurel Park and is off his mounts this afternoon, but X-rays were negative.
Injured jockey Sheldon Russell is home and healing after his recent surgery, his agent says. They’re hoping for a return to riding when Laurel Park reopens.
Jockey Sheldon Russell has broken 17 bones in the last eight years — but that hasn’t stopped him from racking up wins. With three more, he’ll hit 1,000.