RACING bosses were left with no choice but to issue mass bans after multiple rules breaches at Ascot’s Shergar Cup.
Four jockeys have been banned for a total of 32 days.
GettyFour jockeys have been banned for a total of 32 days after their rides in the Shergar Cup at Ascot[/caption]
The BHA’s official sanctions came after Maureen Haggas – wife of trainer William – questioned the standard of rider at this year’s edition.
All of the jockeys who picked up bans are based outside of Britain – and included Hugh Bowman.
The Australian is famed for his association with Winx, one of the greatest racehorses of all time who won more than £14.5million on the track.
The BHA report read: “Karis Teetan, the rider of VENTURE CAPITAL, placed third, was found to have used his whip once above the permitted level of six and without giving his mount time to respond from inside the final furlong.
“He will be suspended for eight days from Tuesday 26 August to Tuesday 02 September 2025, inclusive.
“Hugh Bowman, the rider of LA PULGA (IRE), placed second, was found to have used his whip once above the permitted level of six, without giving his mount time to respond and in the incorrect place from approximately one and a half furlongs out.
“He will be suspended for 12 days from Tuesday 26 August to Saturday 06 September 2025, inclusive.
“Sarej Narredu, the rider of CLAYMORE (FR), unplaced, was found to have used his whip without giving his mount time to respond approximately two furlongs out.
“He will be suspended for four days from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 August 2025, inclusive.
“Dario Di Tocco, the rider of TEAM PLAYER, placed second, was found to have used his whip onceabove the permitted level of six and without giving his mount time to respond from approximately one and a half furlongs out.
“He will be suspended for 8 days from Tuesday 26 August to Tuesday 02 September 2025, inclusive.”
Haggas, daughter of Lester Piggott, didn’t hold back when saying the quality of rider needs to be improved at the team event.
Speaking last Saturday, she said: “There are some bloody good riders here today, but the general feeling among trainers is that the standard of jockey is noticeably lower than usual.
“Hugh Bowman and Karis Teetan are very good riders but, without pointing any fingers, there are one or two who maybe shouldn’t be here.”
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