Seven banned as jockey escapes injury

CONDITIONAL jockey Clare Stretton survived a horrific fall at Ludlow yesterday in a race that saw seven of the 14 runners disqualified for taking the wrong course.

Seven banned as jockey escapes injury
Fri, 19 Dec, 2003 - 00:00
Martin Kelly

The seven riders involved Marcus Foley, Timmy Murphy, Mark Nicolls, James Davies, Paddy Brennan, Antony Evans and Gabriel Hannon were each banned for 19 days, 12 for taking the wrong course and seven for failing to pull up, under Rule 156 (iii).

The suspensions are due to start on December 29.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: LudlowPlace: HerefordPlace: TowcesterPlace: ExeterPerson: Clare StrettonPerson: Marcus FoleyPerson: Timmy MurphyPerson: Mark NicollsPerson: James DaviesPerson: Paddy BrennanPerson: Antony EvansPerson: Gabriel HannonPerson: StrettonPerson: MizinkyPerson: Dream FalconPerson: Rodi GreenePerson: La RosePerson: Robert ThorntonPerson: Margarets WishPerson: Carl LlewellynPerson: Bill TurnerPerson: TurnerPerson: John MaxsePerson: Claire StrettonPerson: Seamus DurackPerson: Peter BowenEvent: South West Racing Club Handicap ChaseOrganisation: Jockey ClubOrganisation: Take The StandOrganisation: NationalOrganisation: Hennessy
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