Spencer ban puts Yeats prep ride in doubt

A BAD weekend for Jamie Spencer became significantly worse at Longchamp yesterday after the number one jockey to Aidan O’Brien picked up two more riding bans.

Spencer ban puts Yeats prep ride in doubt
Mon, 26 Apr, 2004 - 01:00
Nick Grant

It throws into doubt his chances of riding Vodafone Derby favourite Yeats when he has his final prep race for the Epsom Classic in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on May 8.

Spencer is already banned for UltimateBet.com 1000 Guineas day at Newmarket next Sunday, although he appeals against that suspension today.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: LongchampPlace: LeopardstownPlace: NewmarketPlace: NavanPlace: IrelandPlace: FrancePlace: YorkPerson: SpencerPerson: YeatsPerson: Jamie SpencerPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: Antonius PiusPerson: Criquette Head-MaarekPerson: Head-MaarekPerson: Denis EganEvent: Vodafone DerbyEvent: Epsom ClassicEvent: Derrinstown Stud Derby TrialEvent: 1000 Guineas dayEvent: ClassicEvent: Prix deEvent: Prix GreffuhleEvent: DerbyOrganisation: Irish Turf Club
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