Kinane back at Newmarket

Mick Kinane is poised to make a welcome return to competitive action aboard Donna Blini in the Sky Bet Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.

Kinane is nearing full fitness after fracturing his wrist in two places following a fall at the Curragh over five weeks ago.

The Irish rider had a plaster cast removed from his right arm last week and is relishing the prospect of a return to the saddle aboard Brian Meehan’s progressive filly, who is set to take on leading 1000 Guineas fancy Flashy Wings in the Group One contest.

“The arm’s fine and I’m very happy with the way things have gone,” said Kinane.

“I’ll be taking the ride on Donna Blini and looking forward to it.”

Although Azamour misses the race, Kinane’s timely recovery means the 46-year-old could also come in for a spare ride in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday.

“I don’t want to get too carried away in case something goes wrong with the arm but my agent’s on the case for the Arc,” added Kinane, who is scheduled to ride for John Oxx at Longchamp on Saturday.