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23
Jul
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Russell returns – but Futile stars

  • Frank Vespe / 10 years
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Jockey Sheldon Russell returned from injury today — but debut runner Futile stole the show with an impressive win.

21
Jul
  • Laurel Park
  • Marty Leonard
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Sheldon Russell

Jock Sheldon Russell set to make return

  • Press Release / 10 years
  • 1
  • 5 min read

Jockey Sheldon Russell will ride one horse Saturday at Laurel and may ride three Sunday as he eases into his return to racing.

10
Jul
  • Marty Leonard
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Sheldon Russell

Jock Sheldon Russell awaiting docs’ green light for return

  • Press Release / 10 years
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Talented but oft-injured jockey Sheldon Russell is exercising horses and nearing a return to the races — just as soon as he gets medical permission.

10
Mar
  • Marty Leonard
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Sheldon Russell

Injured Sheldon Russell eyes possible spring return

  • The Biz / 10 years
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Jockey Sheldon Russell, who broke his shoulder in November, is working towards a possible May or June return to the races, his agent said.

24
Oct
  • Marty Leonard
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Sheldon Russell

Sheldon Russell off mounts

  • The Biz / 11 years
  • 1
  • 1 min read

Jockey Sheldon Russell fell on his shoulder during morning works at Laurel Park and is off his mounts this afternoon, but X-rays were negative.

31
Jul
  • Laurel Park
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Niall Saville
  • Sheldon Russell

Sheldon Russell returns with a win

  • The Biz / 11 years
  • 0
  • 3 min read

Jockey Sheldon Russell, away 3 1/2 months because of injury, returned to riding today at Laurel Park and won with one of the three mounts he had.

24
Jun
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Sheldon Russell

Sheldon Russell aims for July return

  • The Biz / 11 years
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  • 2 min read

Injured jockey Sheldon Russell will meet with doctors Thursday and, if he gets the high sign, aim to resume riding in July.

08
May
  • Marty Leonard
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Sheldon Russell

Jockey Sheldon Russell, home and healing

  • The Biz / 11 years
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  • 2 min read

Injured jockey Sheldon Russell is home and healing after his recent surgery, his agent says. They’re hoping for a return to riding when Laurel Park reopens.

30
Apr
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Sheldon Russell

Sheldon Russell undergoes afternoon surgery

  • The Biz / 11 years
  • 2
  • 2 min read

Jockey Sheldon Russell underwent surgery this afternoon, with doctors repairing his injured lung.

29
Apr
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Pimlico
  • Sheldon Russell

Sheldon Russell to undergo surgery

  • The Biz / 11 years
  • 1
  • 2 min read

Jockey Sheldon Russell will undergo surgery tomorrow morning to repair a damaged blood vessel, his agent said.

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