'I now have less metal work in my leg' - Nick Scholfield eyeing quick return

Nick Scholfield : rides topweight Deeper Blue Pic: Edward Whitaker

Nick Scholfield: hoping to return to action in OctoberCredit: Edward Whitaker

Jump jockey Nick Scholfield, who enjoyed a considerable uplift in fortunes last season, is hoping to be back in action in October having undergone an operation on his ankle.

The four-time Grade 1-winning rider ended last season with 53 winners, his best campaign numerically since scoring 60 in 2013-14.

Last season also saw the 33-year-old land the Grade 2 Leamington Novices' Hurdle at Warwick with Stag Horn, as well as partnering Santini to finish fourth in the Grand National.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 2 October 2022inNews

Last updated 14:09, 2 October 2022

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