Thornton set to return within 10 days after Leicester fall

Robert Thornton hopes to return to action in about a week to 10 days after escaping with a minor back injury following a crashing fall at Leicester on Tuesday.

Thornton set to return within 10 days after Leicester fall
Wed, 27 Jan, 2010 - 18:16

Robert Thornton hopes to return to action in about a week to 10 days after escaping with a minor back injury following a crashing fall at Leicester on Tuesday.

The jump jockey was allowed home today after being detained overnight in Leicester Royal Infirmary for tests.

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