Simon McGonagle disqualified for nine months for taking Gordon Elliott picture

Simon McGonagle after Galloping at Gordon Elliott's Cullentra House Stables. Picture: Healy Racing

Simon McGonagle has been disqualified from racing for nine months at a referrals hearing of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board after being found responsible for taking the photograph that led to trainer Gordon Elliott’s suspension.

Seven months will be suspended for a period of one year, after which the disqualification lapses. The sanction takes effect from April 16.