Gary Bardwell back in the saddle with the Gosdens after being hospitalised with heart scare

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Gary Bardwell has returned to the saddle in a new role with John and Thady Gosden after recovering from a heart scare in March that led to him being rushed to hospital.
The dual champion apprentice, who was recently made redundant by Godolphin after 20 years, briefly blacked out while riding work for trainer Conrad Allen in Newmarket, an episode which led to him being fitted with a stent.
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