Winston suspended for a year

IRISH jockey Robert Winston was yesterday suspended for one year after being found guilty of various breaches of the Rules of Racing following a Horseracing Regulatory Authority disciplinary hearing.

Fellow jockeys Robbie Fitzpatrick and Luke Fletcher were both hit with a three-year disqualification, while Fran Ferris was disqualified for two years.

Winston’s punishment means although he cannot ride for a year, he is still able to work in racing.