Jim Crowley banned for 20 days and fined £10,000 for Hukum ride

Crowley and Westover's jockey Rob Hornby, who finished second, were both referred to the British Horseracing Authority's Whip Review Committee in the wake of what was an unforgettable finish to the midsummer showpiece.

Hukum (right) ridden by jockey Jim Crowley on their way to winning the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes during the QIPCO King George Day at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Jim Crowley has been banned for 20 days and fined £10,000 for his winning ride aboard Hukum in Saturday's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

Both Crowley and Rob Hornby, who finished second aboard Westover, were referred to the British Horseracing Authority's Whip Review Committee following a duel to the line in the midsummer highlight, with Hukum prevailing by a head.