FREDDIE TYLICKI is back riding out in Malton as his return to action from a major shoulder injury draws closer.

The champion apprentice of 2009 missed the vast majority of the Turf season after a fall at Musselburgh in June and needed pins inserted into the shoulder which he dislocated and fractured.

The German-born rider, who made such an impression for Richard Fahey’s Musley Bank stable, has been honing his skills but is mindful of the need not to rush things.

“Things are going very well,” said Tylicki. “I spoke to my shoulder specialist a couple of days ago and he said there was no need to see him again, which was very good news.

“I’ve actually been riding out at Mr Fahey’s for the last couple of weeks and I’m up to four lots a day now. I’ve still got to see the physio a couple more times and there is still a bit of stiffness in the shoulder, so I’ve got to get past that first.”