Maguire makes perfect comeback on Bonne Fee

Jason Maguire made the perfect comeback after six months out of the saddle through injury when winning on Bonne Fee at Newton Abbott yesterday, his first ride back.

Maguire was kicked in the stomach on the eve of the Cheltenham Festival in March, suffering a fractured sternum and bleeding on his liver.

His return in the Royal British Legion Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle could not have gone any easier as Kim Bailey’s seven-year-old travelled sweetly throughout, pulling clear before the home turn. Maguire allowed himself a leisurely look around after jumping the last to see there were no dangers to the 5-6 favourite and coasted home.