Jockey Danny Mullins’ 14-day ban for driving a racecourse ambulance at Bellewstown has been reduced on appeal to 10 days – with the remaining four days suspended for one year.
The jumps jockey, who is retained by prominent owner Barry Connell, drove the vehicle himself after he had pulled up his mount Private Treasure in a novice hurdle.
Mullins explained to the stewards he felt assistance was slow in coming forward and that in the heat of the moment he jumped into the ambulance so that he had time to weigh out for the following race.
The stewards banned Mullins for 14 race days under the rule which governs behaviour which is prejudicial to the integrity, conduct and good reputation of racing.
Mullins will be free to ride from August 2 onwards making him eligible for the last three days of the Galway Festival.
“I’m glad we’ve got something out of it,” Mullins said.
“It wasn’t an ideal outcome, but at least I get to ride at Galway for a few days.
“I admitted I was wrong and knew I was wrong.”
