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.

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.