Murtagh may miss US rides

Johnny Murtagh could miss some high-profile mounts in America and Ireland the weekend after next after picking up a three-day suspension for a whip offence at Fairyhouse last night.

The in-form rider, who brought his tally to nine winners since last Friday with a double aboard the favourites High Day and Rick, was furious with the outcome of a stewards’ inquiry into Rick’s victory as a well-backed favourite in the Dunshaughlin Handicap.