Shocked Barry Geraghty set to miss Punchestown after 30-day ban

On an otherwise uneventful afternoon at Limerick racecourse, the drama came in the stewards’ room following the two-mile handicap hurdle, as jockey Barry Geraghty, sensationally, received a 30-day ban – one which rules him out of the Punchestown festival - following his ride on runner-up Noble Emperor.

Shocked Barry Geraghty set to miss Punchestown after 30-day ban
Mon, 04 Apr, 2016 - 01:00
Tommy Lyons

The race was won by the Willie Murphy-trained Velocity Boy, ridden by Barry Cash.

The seven-year-old poached a clear lead early on and was never challenged as he raced to an 11-length victory over Noble Emperor, who made late gains to fill the runner-up spot.

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CourtsRacingBarry GeraghtybanLimerickhorse racingSportPlace: PunchestownPlace: Limerick RacecoursePlace: SandownPlace: TramorePlace: GalwayPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: Noble EmperorPerson: Willie MurphyPerson: Barry CashPerson: GeraghtyPerson: Tony MartinPerson: MartinPerson: EarlPerson: Robbie ColganPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Avant ToutPerson: Bellow MomePerson: Lord ScoundrelPerson: MullinsPerson: Noel O’BrienPerson: Gordon ElliottPerson: Jack KennedyPerson: ElliottPerson: Donagh MeylerPerson: Eoin DoylePerson: MeylerPerson: Liam HoganPerson: Rightville BoyPerson: Paddy NevilleEvent: Punchestown FestivalEvent: Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice ChaseEvent: Galway PlateEvent: Family Fun DayEvent: Martinstown Opportunity Maiden HurdleEvent: Memorial Handicap ChaseOrganisation: Turf Club
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