Maguire making steady progress from injury Jason Maguire continues to make steady progress from a spinal injury sustained at Cartmel last month. Although the Grand National-winning jockey hopes to be back in the saddle by the end of the year, the complex nature of the injury means nothing can be taken for granted. Maguire parted company with Keyneema in the Grant Thornton Handicap Chase on August 27th and was airlifted to hospital in nearby Lancaster. He was soon discharged with what were thought to be only minor injuries, but a second opinion revealed cervical spine injuries towards the bottom of his neck. "I spoke to him on Sunday morning and all is well," said his agent, Chris Broad. "The neck-collar is making movement pretty difficult for him, but he's fine and is progressing well. "It's impossible to set a date for his return. November has been kicked around, but it's an awkward injury and some people heal quicker than others. "There won't be many men in the country who will want to return quicker than him, but the bone must heal first."
