CARBERRY YET TO DECIDE ON RIDE Paul Carberry has got the go-ahead to resume racing and immediately faces a difficult decision about returning to action in next Saturday`s Martell Grand National.Carberry, who won the Aintree spectacular on Bobbyjo in 1999, confirmed yesterday he has been 'offered a few rides' in the big race, but has yet to accept one.The top jockey hasn`t ridden in a race since he broke his leg in a freak accident at Fairyhouse in October, but got the green light from his doctor yesterday and has resumed riding work.'It`s so far, so good. Dr Halley (the Turf Club medical officer) has to have a look at it, but I should be okay. It`s a huge relief after such a long wait,' Carberry said. 'I would like the leg a bit stronger. I rode out at Noel Meade`s today and it`s still not 100 per cent, but I`m okay to ride. I just need more time. 'I`ve been offered a few rides in the National but it`s a hard one to call. I`m not sure what I will do. I don`t want to get back to square one with the leg if I have a fall,' he added.The National rides offered are believed to include the Richard Phillips-trained Noble Lord, who is a general 16 to 1 shot, but Carberry`s decision will also have to take into account the Government view on travelling to cross-sea meetings.'People are travelling over every day, but I don`t have to decide straight away. I suppose I will have to let people know next week,' Carberry said.Cartmel has become the latest racecourse to fall within a foot and mouth disease exclusion zone. A confirmed case in Grange-over-Sands has proved the track`s downfall. Cartmel only has five days` racing this year and is set to stage action on May 26th, 28th and 30th.
