JACK Kennedy is expected to return to the saddle at Fairyhouse on New Year’s Day. The 18-year-old jump jockey took a few days off after suffering four falls during the first two days of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. As a result, he missed out on Grade 1 winner Apple’s Jade.

Jody McGarvey is facing at least 10 days on the sidelines after being injured in a fall at Limerick on St Stephen’s Day. He hurt his neck and his chest in a tumble at the third-last fence in a handicap chase.