Nine-day ban for jockey Powell
Brendan Powell jnr was handed a nine-day suspension at Taunton after being found guilty of using his whip with excessive frequency on No Woman No Cry.
The Colin Tizzard-trained 15-8 favourite edged a thrilling renewal of the Taunton And District Branch FSB Novices’ Handicap Hurdle, but his rider was in trouble with the stewards.
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