Murphy set to return to action at Newton Abbot tomorrow

TIMMY MURPHY is hoping to return to the saddle at Newton Abbot tomorrow, less than two months after breaking his right arm in a fall at Punchestown.

The rider had to have his arm plated and pinned in a Dublin hospital after a nasty spill from Emotional Article in a handicap hurdle on April 26, where he appeared to be kicked by several horses and was stretchered away.

But he has been riding work for a few trainers and will look to continue his prolific association with owner David Johnson, whose horses, the majority of which are with Martin Pipe, helped him to ride a career-best 143 winners last season.