Former New Zealand jockey Greg Childs hopes to be back riding in three weeks following his fall in last month's group one Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm.
Childs was dislodged from Kiwi filly Eskimo Queen who clipped heels in the back straight of the Derby.
It was
initially believed Childs suffered only facial cuts but x-rays later revealed he had broken his right fibula as well as two ribs and would be sidelined for between 4-6 weeks.
"The broken fibula is healing well and I've been having physio every second day on soft tissue damage in my shoulders," Childs said.
"The doctor has asked me to go back in two weeks for further x-rays and I'm hoping to be able to ride again in three weeks."
Childs believed Eskimo Queen needed to grow during her current spell if she's to measure up as a cups chance during the Melbourne spring carnival.
"She was very impressive when she won the Queensland Oaks and she was travelling well in the Derby when I came off," Childs said.
"She's not overly big but she's got a big heart and plenty of determination.
"If she grows a few centimetres during her break it'll be in her favour for the Caulfield Cup."
Meanwhile, Brisbane jockey Stathi Katsidis has been ordered to undergo further medical tests before being cleared to resume riding at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Katsidis has been unable to ride for the past 10 days because of a pulled back muscle and a virus which cost him a trip to New Zealand to ride for the Donna Logan stable.
He was stood down following his win on Ice Chariot in the group three Queen's Cup (3200m) at Eagle Farm on July 7 and ordered by chief steward Reid Sanders to undergo a full medical before being allowed to ride again.
"I went to the doctor today expecting to be cleared but he wants me to undergo more tests on my kidneys," Katsidis said.
"He's not sure if there's any problem but he told me I should be right to ride on Saturday so long as the results that come back on Thursday are clear."
Katsidis has several early rides at Eagle Farm on Saturday including New Zealander Atapi in the Tatt's Mile (1600m).
- AAP
