Three more weeks on sidelines likely for Twiston-Davies

Sam Twiston-Davies: will have to wait a little longer to return to ridingCredit: Harry Trump

Sam Twiston-Davies spent Saturday watching racing across three channels on a television and tablet while eagerly anticipating his release from hospital and a return to racing he hopes will take place in three weeks' time.

Paul Nicholls' stable jockey is under observation in hospital after suffering internal injuries following a horror fall sustained at Chepstow eight days ago.

"I'm hoping to get out tomorrow but it might be three weeks before I'm back racing," said Twiston-Davies on Sunday.

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Lee MottersheadSenior writer

Published on 16 October 2016inNews

Last updated 15:47, 16 October 2016

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