IHRB's appeals in relation to the Pretty Polly Stakes have been rejected
In a thrilling finish at The Curragh, Gerorge Boughey's Via Sistina emerged victorious in the Group One contest on 1st July. The race, however, was marred by a controversial conclusion, with jockey Jamie Spencer's ride causing a stir.
Via Sistina, the 6-4 favourite, crossed the finish line first, but not without incident. In the final furlong, the horse drifted across the track, causing impediments to other competitors.
The victory was under the guidance of Spencer, who has since been handed a six-day ban for his 'careless' ride in the race. The IHRB (Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board) dismissed the appeal lodged by Spencer regarding the severity of his suspension. The ban will take effect on 15th July and will also apply on the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 22nd of July, meaning Spencer will miss multiple racing events, including the July Cup.
The July Cup, a prestigious Group One contest, is scheduled to take place on a Saturday. Rob Hornby has been booked to ride Khaadem in the July Cup instead of Spencer. Khaadem won the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes with Hornby on 1st July.
Hughie Morrison's second-placed horse in the contest was Stay Alert, owned by Ben and Martyn Arbib. The placed horses in the contest lodged an appeal against the race-day stewards' decision not to revise the placings, but the IHRB dismissed their appeal.
A picture of the winning moment can be found at this link: pic.twitter.com/wviBjtiqZb
The IHRB appeals panel was asked to reconsider the severity of Spencer's suspension, but the appeal was dismissed. The outcome of Spencer's appeal for the Curragh suspension and its impact on his eligibility for the July Cup is not documented in the provided search results.
The race produced a messy conclusion with Via Sistina drifting across the track in the final furlong, impeding other horses. The racing community awaits further developments regarding Spencer's suspension and his participation in future events.
Sports enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to see if Jamie Spencer, the jockey who is serving a six-day ban for his "careless" ride in the Group One contest at The Curragh, will be able to participate in the upcoming July Cup. However, the outcome of Spencer's appeal for the Curragh suspension and its impact on his eligibility for the July Cup is not yet known. The July Cup, a prestigious Group One contest, will take place on the same Saturday where Rob Hornby has been booked to ride Khaadem, the horse that won the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes with Hornby on 1st July.
