Davy Russell handed five-day ban after Cheltenham victory

Davy Russell was banned for careless riding after partnering Midnight Tour to victory.

Davy Russell was banned for five days for careless riding after partnering Midnight Tour to victory for trainer Alan King in the Catesby Property Group PLC Mares' Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.

The stewards found Russell had allowed his mount to drift right-handed towards the rail when not sufficiently clear taking third-placed Indian Stream off her intended line.