Davy Russell comes out of retirement as injury-cover for Jack Kennedy
RETURN: Jockey Davy Russell with grooms Allanah Donoghue and Camilla Sharples after he won on Liberty Dance and announced his retirement from the saddle last month.
Jockey Davy Russell has announced that he is coming out of retirement less than a month after he ended his marvellous career in racing.
Russell only retired in mid-December, and has indicated that, after discussions with Gordon Elliott, he is to return as cover for the injured Jack Kennedy.
Kennedy suffered a nasty leg injury last weekend at Naas that leaves him out of action for the next couple of months.
"After meeting with Gordon today, I have decided to come out of retirement and ride for the short period while Jack is on the sidelines, Russell said in a statement.
"It’s only been a matter of weeks since I retired, and I actually rode more out this morning than I have in many years."
43-year-old Cork native Russell said he is likely to return to the saddle at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
"We are a close team in Cullentra and after what happened last weekend, I want to help the team through a difficult few weeks. The plan is to resume riding in Fairyhouse on Saturday and Punchestown on Sunday."
