Kirkup on mend

INJURED former Gold Coast racehorse trainer Garry Kirkup is set to be released from hospital to continue his recovery at home.

Canberra-based Kirkup suffered abdominal, hand and foot injuries in a car crash in NSW this month in which his partner, track rider and picnic jockey Samara Johnson died.

A stable spokesman said Kirkup, 54, had a long rehabilitation ahead of him.