De Sousa back in the groove on return from suspension

Silvestre de Sousa has a smile on his face after making a wining return to action on Global Revival at LeicesterCredit: David Carr

Silvestre de Sousa wasted no time in getting his championship defence back on a track on his return from a 12-day ban by taking the opening nursery on Global Revival to boost his position at the top of the riders' standings.

De Sousa, who picked up the ban under the totting-up procedure for whip offences, said: "I'm delighted to be back with a winner."

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David CarrReporter

Published on 14 July 2016inReports

Last updated 19:25, 14 July 2016

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