Much-loved jockey Blake Shinn will be back in the saddle on Saturday marking his return to racing after horrible fall on last year’s Melbourne Cup Day. Now, 270 days later, Shinn will head back to Flemington and incredibly has six rides to his name (Nearco Frod in Race 1, Eurocanto - Race 2, Flying Mikki - Race 4, Touchdown - Race 6, War Machine - Race 7, and Craig - Race 8). “It’s been a challenging journey, but one that has only strengthened my appreciation for the sport,” Shinn said. Shinn, 38, is Melbourne Cup winner, riding Viewed in the famous race way back in 2008. War Machine is a Group 1 winner and Shinn has previously guided him to victory.