Malone in hot water

Tom Malone, conditional jockey for champion trainer Martin Pipe, received a seven-day suspension when found in breach of the running and riding rules at Exeter.

Riding outsider Pyleigh Lady for Simon Burrough in the John Smith’s/EBF Mares’ Only “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle, Malone’s mount was soon well detached from the field and finished last of the 10 finishers – beaten about 60 lengths.