Racing: Boss could be back at Caulfield

MELBOURNE - Victorian jockey Glen Boss is keen to ride at Caulfield on Wednesday after his corked thigh improved significantly overnight.

Boss was kicked by his mount, Vicomte, in the mounting yard before the opening event at Flemington on Saturday. Boss slid off the colt, but Vicomte then lashed out at the jockey.

The injury proved costly as Boss was stood down from six mounts at Flemington, three of whom - Belgietto, Flourishing and Aloha - won. His percentages and riding fees on the day amounted to around $8000.

"He said he woke up in less pain and discomfort than he thought he would be in," Boss' manager Brendan Cormick said yesterday.

"He told me he was quite surprised with how he felt today compared to yesterday and he's keen to ride at Caulfield on Wednesday which will be his last day of riding before returning early in the New Year."

Boss has already planned to take three weeks off and go on a cruise with his family after the Caulfield meeting.

- AAP