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Russell returns

Jockey Davy Russell is to return to raceriding at Aintree tomorrow, having recovered from a wrist injury suffered at Thurles on March 24.

Russell suffered a minor fracture to his wrist in a fall from Academy Rose but has since recovered and will make his comeback on Carlito Brigante in the opening race of the Festival, the Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle.

Russell yesterday stated "I rode out a couple of lots and my hand feels great, so all roads lead to Aintree."

Russell rides Becauseicouldntsee in Saturday's Grand National.

Thomas Weekes

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