Knee Injury Benches Saffie Osborne Until January

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 1:03 pm

Updated: October 31, 2023 at 1:04 pm

File photo dated 23-08-2023 of Jockey Saffie Osborne who will be out of action for the rest of the year as she bids to fully recover from a knee injury suffered in a fall earlier this month. Issue date: Tuesday October 31, 2023. PA Photo. See PA Story RACING Osborne. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Jockey Saffie Osborne will not ride the rest of the year due to torn ligaments in her knee sustained in a race fall at the beginning of October, but is planning on returning in January.

Osborne has ridden since the incident occurred, however, she has decided to give herself plenty of time off to recover. The 21-year-old rode 70 winners in 2023, including Metier (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) to win the Chester Cup in May. Another highlight was the victory of Random Harvest (Ire) (War Front) in the G3 Valiant S. at Ascot in July. She was also named the top rider in the Racing League for the second year in a row.

“It's obviously hugely frustrating to miss any time in the saddle but my knee has been causing me some pain,” said Osborne.

“I am hoping to be back riding in January. I'm hugely grateful to all the owners and trainers who have supported me this year and I can't wait to be back riding in 2024.”