Rachael Blackmore has been handed a ban for five days by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) following a controversial ride at Kilbeggan on May 12.
The Tipperary native was found to have mistaken the winning post a circuit too early aboard Lady Rita, with the pair eventually finishing fourth.
Blackmore brought the seven-year-old to the front approaching the eighth hurdle.
After kicking about five lengths clear after jumping it and began to pull her mount up after passing the winning post, despite the fact there was still a circuit to race.
Raceday stewards initially did not sanction the 33-year-old.
However after an investigation, a guilty verdict has been reached.
Rachael Blackmore has now been banned for 5 days for this ride in Kilbeggan! ❌
The stewards initially took no action two weeks ago but following an investigation she's been banned 👀
Harsh ban? 🤔
🎥 @RacingTV pic.twitter.com/IPmmlAMmaS— The Winners Enclosure (@TWEnclosure) May 24, 2023
According to the stewards' report, Blackmore said Lady Rita became "lairy in front" and upon realising there was still a long way to go, the jockey allowed the seven-year-old to come back under her.
According to the IHRB Blackmore breached rule 212A(iv) which states: "Any rider who fails to obtain their best possible placing as a result of negligent misjudgement (including a misjudgement of the winning post or the number of circuits, easing their mount without good reason or stopping riding) shall be guilty of an offence under this sub-rule."
The IHRB is expected to publish the details from the hearing in the coming days.
