The ban could prove very costly for Geraghty, as it is due to begin on April 17.

Barry Geraghty does not think the returning Hargam faces an easy task in the Masterson Holdings Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

"He’s a lovely horse and jumped and did everything well. It’s nice to ride one for the boss."”

The Henry de Bromhead-trained Sizing Platinum made a successful chasing debut and denied Barry Geraghty a win on his first day back after injury and as retained rider for J McManus when landing the Book Online At Limerickraces.ie Beginners Chase in Limerick yesterday.

Barry Geraghty remains hopeful of making his debut as retained jockey to leading owner JP McManus this weekend – despite being admitted to hospital with a kidney stone on Tuesday.

Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara and jockey Barry Geraghty swapped jokes this afternoon on Twitter.

Barry Geraghty remains hopeful of making his debut as retained jockey to leading owner JP McManus this weekend – despite being admitted to hospital with a kidney stone on Tuesday.

Barry Geraghty has admitted accepting the role of number one rider for leading Irish owner JP McManus was not an easy decision.

“His record speaks for itself and you don’t ride the big winners he’s had without being top drawer in every department."

Barry Geraghty is expected to be confirmed as the retained rider for high profile owner JP McManus following the retirement of AP McCoy.

Barry Geraghty expects to find out on Tuesday if the Punchestown Festival is a realistic target for his comeback from a broken leg.

Already, the final day of Cheltenham 2014 has arrived and after three days of the usual high class racing and excitement we’re looking forward to more of the same on Gold Cup day.