Jockey Tye Angland during a Hong Kong International Trackwork Session at Sha Tin racecourse. Photo: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images Source: Vince Caligiuri / Getty Images
THE Sydney riding ranks are about to receive a surprise boost with the immediate return of Tye Angland from Hong Kong.
Angland has spent the past four years in the Asian racing mecca, but was last night granted a release by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
"While it was my intention to see out the remainder of my contract in Hong Kong, I've decided to return home for the sake of my family in relation to a deeply personal manner,'' Angland told The Daily Telegraph.
"I missed Sydney racing and I was always going to return. Sydney's very competitive and there are a bunch of great jockeys at the moment. If I can come back with a bang it will help, but it won't be easy.
"I just hope people realise I've matured, and the fact I was fourth in the Hong Kong premiership behind Zac Purton, Joao Moreira and Douglas Whyte _ three of the best jockeys in the world.''
Angland, 24, has already been snapped up for a ride by premier trainer Chris Waller at next Wednesday's Kensington meeting. He's also scored the plum gig on Glorious Lad in Brisbane next Saturday, with the Kiwi gelding turning in an eye-catching Queensland Derby trial in the Rough Habit Plate.
One of the most gifted horseman in Australia _ Angland could have easily joined his brothers on the pro rodeo circuit in the US _ he is sure to be in hot demand, especially with Tommy Berry and Hugh Bowman in Hong Kong, and some of the key players making hit-and-run trips to Brisbane for the winter carnival.
Angland, who will be based at Hawkesbury, can't commence trackwork until his riding gear returns from Hong Kong.
Angland had been back in the country for a couple of weeks, but only received an official release from Hong Kong last night. To book him for rides, call his manager Paul Joice on 0410529809.
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