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Jockeys Suspended at Royal Ascot for Interference
17 Jun
Summary
- Two jockeys suspended for rides on Aidan O'Brien runners.
- Jockeys penalized for careless riding and aiding stablemates.
- Riders banned after a race on the opening day of Royal Ascot.
Jockeys Christophe Soumillon and Ryan Moore have been suspended following their rides aboard horses trained by Aidan O'Brien at Royal Ascot. The incidents occurred on June 16, the opening day of the prestigious racing festival.
Ryan Moore received a three-day suspension for "careless riding" shortly after the race's start. Stewards reported that his mount drifted left without correction, impeding other horses. This caused several runners to be short of room.
Christophe Soumillon was handed an eight-day ban for intentionally aiding a fellow horse from the same stable. The stewards noted that Soumillon's actions ensured a clear run for a stablemate in the closing stages of the race.
The exact dates for serving these suspensions have not yet been specified by the British Horseracing Authority stewards.
