'Shocked' Barry Geraghty set to miss Punchestown after 30-day riding ban

Barry Geraghty was left shocked after being handed a 30-day ban by the Limerick stewards for his ride on Noble Emperor in the Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Handicap Hurdle, ruling him out of the Punchestown Festival.

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.