Barry Geraghty handed very severe ban for Limerick ride

The ban could prove very costly for Geraghty, as it is due to begin on April 17.

Barry Geraghty was handed a 30-day ban by the Limerick stewards for his ride in second on Noble Emperor in the Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Handicap Hurdle.

All the jockeys bar Barry Cash, who rode the winner Velocity Boy, were invited in by the officials to explain why they allowed the eventual victor so much of a lead, one which proved unassailable.