Apprentice jockey Matthew Chadwick is ready to return to the races next week after being sidelined for four months

Apprentice jockey Matthew Chadwick is ready to return to the races next week after being sidelined for four months due to concussion-related symptoms. The first incident happened in late November at Kyneton when he was injured behind the barriers. Unfortunately, his recovery was derailed again in early January after suffering a second concussion during trackwork.

Chadwick has now announced on the social media platform X that he has received clearance from Dr Baressi and Dr Archer at Epworth to resume race riding. Chadwick expressed his excitement at being able to get back into the thick of things after a long layoff.

The 29-year-old is apprenticed to Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr and has ridden 32 winners since starting his riding career in February 2022.

Thanks to Dr Baressi and Dr Archer at Epworth, after 4 long months finally given the all clear to start race riding again. Can’t wait to get back into the thick of things next week, get in touch with @TheBazkat for trackwork, trials and races. @Racing @MickPriceRacing

— Matt Chadwick (@mattychadwick98) March 28, 2024