Top jockey Michael Walker will soon be back riding in Melbourne. The popular Kiwi has had hip surgery and makes his comeback to race riding at Sunday's Ellerslie meeting in New Zealand. Surgeons operated on Walker to clear out a 'troublesome area' in his hip. He recovered from the op in NZ. Walker received a medical clearance to resume riding last week but has been in contact with trainers on both sides of the Tasman Sea to let them know of his plans. Walker says: 'I'm planning to stick around f
Top jockey Michael Walker will soon be back riding in Melbourne. The popular Kiwi has had hip surgery and makes his comeback to race riding at Sunday's Ellerslie meeting in New Zealand. Surgeons operated on Walker to clear out a 'troublesome area' in his hip. He recovered from the op in NZ. Walker received a medical clearance to resume riding last week but has been in contact with trainers on both sides of the Tasman Sea to let them know of his plans. Walker says: 'I'm planning to stick around for a few weeks while I work back into it and I've kept in contact through my Australian manager with trainers like David Hayes, Mick Price and Nigel Blackiston.'