HO COUNTS HIS BLESSINGS AFTER MIRACLE COMEBACK FROM INJURY

Golden Sixty’s jockey grateful for return, let alone 2nd IJC win bid

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Vincent Ho’s return from injury was a monumental comeback on its own, but the 35-year-old has now earned the opportunity to try and win another Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley on Dec 10.

Ho suffered a serious head injury and neck fractures after he was unseated in February, requiring extensive rehabilitation.

His testing journey saw him visit the Swiss Olympic Medical Centre, get reacquainted with horses again, before finally steeling himself for a return to competition in early September following the mishap at Sha Tin.

“I wasn’t expecting something like this early in the season after seven months of rehab - coming back wasn’t easy. It took me a little bit of time,” said Ho.

“I did a lot more work than before to get myself ready to race. To be able to ride winners now is lovely.

“Of course, I’m always thankful to Mr (Caspar) Fownes and Mr (Francis) Lui for believing in me. Tm pleased with my results and proud of myself.”