Jockey Luke Nolen to return from injury at Mornington

Jockey Luke Nolen will make his return from an injury lay-off on Wednesday.

Nolen will have his first rides back from five weeks on the sidelines when he takes a book of four mounts at Mornington.

The Group 1-winning hoop has not ridden since sustaining bone bruising to his pelvis in a barrier incident at the night meeting at Cranbourne on May 12.

"Holy s*** he gave me a good feel."

Luke Nolen speaks to Emma after the incredible win from I Wish I Win. pic.twitter.com/jEN5VjnmvE

— 7HorseRacing 🐎 (@7horseracing) April 1, 2023

Champion trainer Chris Waller has booked Nolen for his first ride back on first-starter Bitoftheblarney in the opening race, the No Fuss Event Hire Plate (1200m).

TAB rated Nolen as a $34 chance to post a winner at his first ride back.

Nolen will ride former Tasmanian galloper Moveforalex for new trainer Patrick Payne in the Catanachs Jewellers Handicap (1500m).

He will combine with his old mate Peter Moody for his other two rides of the Mornington meeting. Nolen will be aboard He's Essential in the Asset Painting Services Handicap (1000m) and Rylov in the Brad Masters Plumbing Handicap (1200m).

The trainer/jockey combination famously teamed up to win the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes in England almost 11 years to the day at the Royal Ascot carnival.