Jockey Davy Russell who made headlines after he was recorded punching a horse before the start of a race has received a short ban.
Russell has been given a four day suspension for this incident:
😡😡😡 Just seen this clip from yesterday & will let you draw your own conclusions. Await to hear what action is taken against Davy Russell. pic.twitter.com/XOGNToaiqc
— Samantha Quek (@SamanthaQuek) August 21, 2017
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Source:
BREAKING: Jockey Davy Russell given four-day suspension for striking horse at Tramore last month. #SSN
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 5, 2017
Jockey Davy Russell explained his reasoning behind the punch to At The Races “At that stage she was out of control and if she had continued in that vein during the race then I would have had a very difficult time trying to control her,” he said.
“I just needed to let her know there was someone on her back and I thought a slap on the soft of the neck was the appropriate action.”
