Murray has hip op

Ken Nicol

Hong Kong-bound jockey Callan Murray had a hip operation on Monday and has ridden his last race in South Africa for the time being.

four years ago to sort out cartilage damage, but it's been worrying me again lately,” said the young star.

He underwent cryotherapy (extreme cold) treatment before the Durban July meeting to ease the pain, but then decided to go under the knife.

“I will be ready for my first riding engagement in Hong Kong on 2 September.”

Murray and fellow South African jockey Grant van Niekerk are licenced to ride in Hong Kong until February 2019.