Jorge Ricardo returns to riding today at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo, in Buenos Aires.
Ricardo and Russell Baze have seesawed back and forth over the last few years for the place of the world's leading jockey.
He was leading when he was injured in a 3 horse spill on March 14 of this year and was out for 73 days.
Ricardo returned in late May, then temporarily retired again on July 15 to undergo chemotherapy for lymphoma.
Stats as of December 6:
1 Russell Baze 10,750
2 Jorge Ricardo 10,570
As of July 14 Baze was ahead by 21 wins 10,591/10,570
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