Davy Russell in good heart as he continues recovery from back injury

Envoi Allen on his way to winning at Fairyhouse recently. “I got goosebumps watching him. He’s something else to watch. He really was breathtaking,” said Russell. Picture: PA

Davy Russell hopes to have a clearer idea on a possible return date when he has further X-rays on his injuries next week.

The Youghal jockey has been on the sidelines since October when dislocating and fracturing vertebrae in a first-fence fall in the Munster National at Limerick aboard Doctor Duffy.