Winnerless Winston just happy to be back

ROBERT WINSTON was out of luck as he made a low-key return to the saddle at Lingfield after a long spell out through injury and a battle against alcoholism.

The 26-year-old rider looked set to play a major part in the Flat jockeys’ championship race before breaking his jaw when Pearl’s A Singer slipped up at Ayr on August 6.

During his enforced absence, Winston also underwent treatment at an addiction clinic in Ireland after admitting to a drink problem.