Lifting of travel restrictions will delight jockeys
Lyle Hewitson is among riders who missed races during the Covid-19 lockdown
18 August 2020 - 19:12
Champion jockey in 2018/2019 Lyle Hewitson, the subject of a large wager to regain his title this season, is one of a handful of top riders who could be excused if they raised their glasses on Monday — perhaps a glass of wine or a beer as they celebrated the lifting of interprovincial travel restrictions imposed on them by the National Horseracing Authority.
Due to his decision to have stints in Hong Kong and Japan, Hewitson missed most of last season, which saw Warren Kennedy win his first championship with 209 winners...
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