Ruby Walsh was hit with a 14-day ban at Stratford this evening after a dramatic finish to the Pertemps Handicap Chase.
Jockey suspended for taking the wrong course
Ruby Walsh has been banned for 14 days following a dramatic finish to the Pertemps Handicap Chase at Stratford.
The rider had his head down and was in full flight after the final fence as he gave chase to leader Surface To Air on Alan Hollingsworth's Gallik Dawn.
But Walsh noticed too late he was heading towards the water jump rather than going to the left-hand side of it.
He managed to negotiate the barriers in front of it but had no option than to jump the water.
A stewards' inquiry immediately ensued and Walsh was disqualified after crossing the line in second place.
The incident comes hot on the heels of Sam Thomas taking the wrong course at Fakenham on Sunday, a move which led to him being handed bans totalling 17 days.
