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Crowley hoping for spring return to action

By Racing TV

Last Updated: Fri 13 Feb 2026

Jim Crowley has set a target of hopefully returning to the saddle for the Craven or Guineas meetings at Newmarket in the spring.

The 47-year-old was injured when he fell from Almeraq in the Garrowby Stakes at York in September, bringing down Tiger Bay and Trevor Whelan, who sustained multiple fractures to his leg.

Shadwell’s retained rider Crowley broke his leg and fractured his pelvis, which caused some internal bleeding, and after undergoing surgery on his injuries, he has plotted a determined route to get back to the racecourse.

When asked how his recovery was going, Crowley, who was crowned champion Flat jockey in 2016, after a career over jumps during which he rode over 300 winners, said: “I actually don’t know. I’ve got an appointment next week and I’ll know a little bit more then. I’m just waiting to see my consultant.

“At the moment I’m doing everything I can and everything seems OK and that’s all I can say at the moment really.

“I would love to be back by the Craven or the Guineas meeting. That’s my goal. That’s still the main plan as I said a few months ago.

“Flat racing is certainly not any easier than jump racing that’s for sure. You’re so used to racing every day and not being able to do the little things.

“Early on, when I had the accident I was in bed for two months so it certainly makes you appreciate the little things in life that you take for granted.”

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