Bell fails to ring in a winner but delighted to be back

Sammy Jo Bell: delighted to be back race-ridingCredit: Grossick Racing 07710461723

Although there was no fairytale return to the saddle for Sammy Jo Bell, the jockey was just pleased to be back race-riding.

Bell had been on the easy list since breaking her pelvis when Royal Duchess reared up in the paddock at Carlisle last May and left her wheelchair-bound and facing a long road to recovery.

Ten months on, the 26-year-old was all smiles at Dunstall Park even though her two comeback rides – Boogie Babe and Miss Goldsmith – failed to trouble the judge.

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Andrew King

Published on 6 March 2017inReports

Last updated 20:10, 6 March 2017

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