OpinionDavid Jennings
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Ban jockeys even when they win - and then we might stop this senseless showboating
David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor
Pat Cosgrave got a 28-day ban for his misjudgement on Concorde at ChelmsfordCredit: Racing TV
Just when you thought the last week couldn't possibly get any more controversial, Concorde touched down at Chelmsford on Thursday night.
So many people have done a phenomenal job defending our sport over the last seven days, but all of their debating skills would struggle to defend Pat Cosgrave for what he did in the Bosh Handicap.
For those of you who did not see the mile event, I will try to paint the pathetic picture.
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