Daryl Jacob all clear for Exeter return to action

Daryl Jacob has been given the green light by the medics to resume the final season of his career at Exeter on Thursday.

Having missed several months when breaking his collarbone in March, he returned in early October and went on to ride his 1,000th winner at the start of last month.

Unfortunately, just days later, he suffered another collarbone injury in a freak accident when schooling at Henry de Bromhead’s yard in Ireland.

He has now, though, been passed fit to return as the curtain begins to fall on his career at the end of the campaign.

Jacob rides Issam for Tom Symonds in the Southwest Rail Solutions Handicap Hurdle.

“I’m delighted to be returning to action at Exeter on Thursday,” Jacob told www.sportinglife.com.

“When I first suffered my broken collarbone, I was determined to try and get back into action before Christmas and it’s a big relief to receive the all-clear having passed the medical tests on Tuesday.

“I’d like to thank Dr Jerry Hill and Angus Robertson, my surgeon, plus the team at Oaksey House for all the tireless hours of rehab they put into me.

“Obviously, it was frustrating to spend another spell on the sidelines but I’m just focusing on the season ahead now and can’t wait to get back into the swing of things.

“I have some lovely rides to look forward to on both sides of the Irish Sea over the festive period and I can’t wait to be back among the winners, hopefully starting with Issam at Exeter.

“There’s so much good racing coming up thick and fast in the next few days, so the timing of the return is perfect. I just hope for a bit of luck and a clear run through to the end of the campaign now.”