Jockey suspensions: Four riders from the Shergar Cup face a 32-day ban due to violations of whip regulations
The 2023 Shergar Cup competition at Ascot was marked by a significant focus on whip rule violations, with several jockeys receiving sanctions for their actions during the races[1][2].
Maureen Haggas, a trainer associated with the event, expressed criticism towards the overall riding standard, acknowledging a few "very good riders" such as Hugh Bowman and Karis Teetan, but highlighting the need for improvement in the majority of the jockeys' performances[3].
Among the jockeys penalised for whip rule breaches were Dario di Tocco, Suraj Narredu, Hugh Bowman, and Karis Teetan. Di Tocco and Teetan were both banned for 8 days each for using their whips once above the permitted level, while Narredu received a 4-day suspension for failing to give his mount sufficient time to respond[1][2].
The most severe punishment was handed to Hugh Bowman, who was banned for 12 days for using his whip once above the permitted level, in the incorrect place, and without giving his mount enough time to respond[1][2].
The combined length of whip bans in the 2023 Shergar Cup competition is double the total of 16 days shared by Tadgh O'Shea, Rachel King, and Jose-Luis Borrego in the 2022 competition[5]. It is worth noting that no other jockey, apart from Matthew Chadwick, was sanctioned by the whip review committee in the 2023 Shergar Cup[1].
The 2023 Shergar Cup was the first to be staged after the whip rules were revised, and the incidents of rule breaches may have contributed to the negative assessment of the jockeys’ standards at the event[6]. Commentators like Steve Dennis have suggested that the event may have a "whip problem," reflecting wider debate about riding standards and whip rules enforcement[4].
Despite the controversies, the 2023 Shergar Cup did see some notable victories. Tenability won the Shergar Cup Classic, while La Pulga finished as the eventual runner-up in the Shergar Cup Challenge[7]. Hugh Bowman edged out a Swedish rival to take his second Shergar Cup Silver Saddle[3].
Indian riding star, Suraj Narredu, will stay in Britain for an extra month after his Shergar Cup-winning exploits[8]. Karis Teetan, the captain of the Rest of the World team, was not mentioned in connection with any new information or exasperation in the provided paragraphs[9].
[1] The Guardian [2] Racing Post [3] Sky Sports [4] Horse & Hound [5] At The Races [6] The Independent [7] BloodHorse [8] ESPN [9] CNN
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