Jockey Sheldon Russell returned from injury today — but debut runner Futile stole the show with an impressive win.
Jockey Sheldon Russell will ride one horse Saturday at Laurel and may ride three Sunday as he eases into his return to racing.
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.
Jockey Sheldon Russell, who broke his shoulder in November, is working towards a possible May or June return to the races, his agent said.
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.
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.
Injured jockey Sheldon Russell will meet with doctors Thursday and, if he gets the high sign, aim to resume riding in July.
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.
Jockey Sheldon Russell underwent surgery this afternoon, with doctors repairing his injured lung.
Jockey Sheldon Russell will undergo surgery tomorrow morning to repair a damaged blood vessel, his agent said.