SCUDAMORE TARGETS RASEN COMEBACK

Tom Scudamore is hoping to return to competitive action this weekend following a long spell on the sidelines with injury.

The jockey dislocated his shoulder when parting company with The Giant Bolster at the Grand National meeting at Aintree in April, but could be back in the saddle at Market Rasen on Saturday.

"I've been back riding out a couple of weeks now. I've been schooling and get into the swing of things, so I'm really looking forward to getting back," Scudamore told At The Races.

"I had to have shoulder reconstruction back in April and have all the ligaments and tendons put back into place.

"The surgeon is very happy with it and it feels stronger and better than ever.

"I've got the strength back into it and I have been doing a lot of work in the gym.

"I could be back as early as this weekend. I could be back at Market Rasen on Saturday."

Scudamore is stable jockey for David Pipe and is looking forward to seeing stable star Grands Crus embark on a novice chase campaign in the autumn.

"Grands Crus had a great season last season. We kept bumping into Big Buck's but he ran a great race in the World Hurdle and again at Aintree," Scudamore added.

"Fencing is the obvious option for him now and if you'd asked me this time last year I'd have said whatever he achieves over hurdles would be a bonus.

"He looks in great form. I saw him at the open day last Sunday and he has summered well and had a nice break.

"Now he's ready to come back and get going again. I see no reason why he shouldn't be as good over fences as he was over hurdles."

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