Murphy handed 15-day whip ban for repeated rules breaches

The champion jockey's excuse was described as 'a very hollow and unattractive explanation'

Oisin Murphy was given a 15-day ban, five days of which are suspended for six months or 200 rides, with one day to be spent receiving coaching on his use of the whip. Picture: Steven Paston/PA 

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy has received a 15-day ban for repeated breaches of the whip rules.

Murphy, who secured his fifth title at the formal conclusion of the championship at Ascot last month, was referred to the British Horseracing Authority's judicial panel for a fast-track hearing after using his whip once above the permitted level on Gladius at Newmarket on October 11.