Davy Russell to come out of retirement to cover for injured Jack Kennedy

Davy Russell will come out of retirement to cover the injured Jack Kennedy.

Russell announced his retirement late last year but it will be short lived as he covered Kennedy who is on the mend after suffering a broken leg.

Russell retired after riding a winner on December 18 but with Kennedy out, Russell will be back on the saddle in Fairyhouse on Saturday.

In a statement issued on his behalf, Russell said: “After meeting with Gordon today, I have decided to come out of retirement and ride for the short period while Jack is on the sidelines.

“It’s only been a matter of weeks since I retired, and I actually rode more out this morning than I have in many years.

“We are a close team in Cullentra and after what happened last weekend, I want to help the team through a difficult few weeks.

“The plan is to resume riding in Fairyhouse on Saturday and Punchestown on Sunday.”

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