Andrew Thornton working towards riding resumption

Andrew Thornton expects to be back in action at the end of this month as he continues his recuperation from injury.The weighing room veteran hurt a knee when he turned sharply after dismounting from Kentford Myth in the winner's enclosure at Wincanton on Boxing Day, having just registered a landmark 1,000th domestic career success."I've been to Jack Berry House for the past four days, so I'm certainly not resting on my laurels," said Thornton."I'm seeing a specialist in 10 days and I'll hopefully know a bit more."Having the operation just three days after it happened was a massive help, if I'd waited a week or so I'd only just have been able to start the rehab today."By having it so soon I was able to start my recovery straight away. I've Dr Foy to thank for that."I'll be back before the end of this month and I feel 21 again!"