Hefty fine and ban for amateur rider

THE first division of the Bumper at Cork yesterday saw Irish racing dragged through the mire.
Hefty fine and ban for amateur rider
Mon, 25 Apr, 2005 - 01:00
Pat Keane

It centred on two horses trained by Charles Byrnes - Alpha Royale and Laetitia - who finished first and second respectively.

Victory went to Alpha Royale, after Laetitia’s rider, Michael Purcell, had sat motionless for most of the straight.

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