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Ban stands for Walsh after jockey loses appeal
ESPN staff
February 2, 2012
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Ruby Walsh will miss the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on February 11
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Ruby Walsh has failed in his appeal against a three-day ban for careless riding.
Walsh was slapped with a three-day ban after being found guilty of causing interference riding Pearl Swan at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Pearl Swan was first past the post in the Finesse Juvenile Hurdle, beating Grumeti by a short head, but Walsh's mount was disqualified and placed second after the horses came together on the run to the line.
Hearing the appeal on Thursday morning, the British Horseracing Authority upheld the ban. Walsh will now miss the chance to ride Zarkandar in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on February 11.
"You'd never be optimistic [of getting it overturned], but I didn't think it warranted a three-day ban," Walsh told At The Races. "It was very minimal interference and a very minimal offence, if I'm guilty of an offence."
Walsh did at least have his request to have the second day of his ban deferred, meaning he is free to ride in the Hennessy at Leopardstown on Sunday, February 12th. His ban will take place on February 11, 13 and 14.
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