Jockey Gavin Lerena returns to race riding riding on Thursday after a long break. Lerena reported to Gold Circle Media Centres racing analyst, Warren Lenferna, that he is going for final x-rays tomorrow (Wednesday 5 September) and he is hoping for the go ahead. Gavin sees no reason why it should be any other way.

Gavin’s biokineticist is happy with his progress and the strength of his shoulder, commenting that the bone won’t be 100% healed but it should almost be. “I am looking forward to a good and positive outcome tomorrow,” reported Lerena.

Gavin has been riding work for four weeks already and feels strong and fit enough to start riding in races. He is looking forward to Thursday and cannot wait to get back into the saddle and be competitive in races. Gavin has decided to take only one or two rides for the first few meetings back, to allow himself to ease back into full swing.

Gold Circle look forward to having Gavin back riding and have very little doubt that it will not be long before the masterful and balanced rider is back in the winner’s enclosure.

By Warren Lenferna

Featured Image: Gavin Lerena (Nkosi Hlophe)