EDDIE AHERN has been banned for 18 days, three of which have been deferred, by the disciplinary panel of the new British Horseracing Regulatory Authority.

Eddie Ahern has been banned for 18 days, three of which have been deferred, by the disciplinary panel of the new Horseracing Regulatory Authority.

HALMAHERA, a Vodafone Stewards’ Cup regular, will bid to land his first victory in the £100,000 handicap at the fifth attempt today.