Jockey fined after refusing to take Clonmel rides
Davy Russell was yesterday fined €1,000 for refusing to ride two horses he was declared to partner at Clonmel on September 29.
Russell refused to ride Swantykay in a 3m novice chase and Not For You in a 2m2f handicap chase after being hit with a three-day improper riding ban, and a 14-day ban for his unacceptable behaviour in the stewards room after the three-days were imposed.
The former Irish champion had ridden Little Folke to a head victory in a 2m maiden hurdle. His mount was subsequently disqualified after camera evidence clearly showed that Russell's whip had made contact with the head of runner-up Solar Heat, who was awarded the race, three times in the closing stages.
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Published on 12 October 2016inNews
Last updated 19:46, 12 October 2016
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