Jockey Gary Stevens returns with new knee (The Associated Press)

Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens launches a second comeback in as many years on Friday aboard Sivoliere in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. Stevens says he is now pain free, following right knee replacement surgery three months ago. ”I didn’t make the decision, it was made for me” Stevens said Thursday. ”The knee was completely shot.” The 51-year-old last rode on July 25, ending a remarkable return last season that produced a Preakness win aboard Oxbow, and a pair of Breeders’ Cup triumphs with Mucho Macho Man in the Classic and Beholder in the Distaff.