Date set for review of Davy Russell penalty
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Tue 5 Dec 2023
An appeals body hearing to consider a request from the Turf Club regarding Davy Russell's caution for the treatment of a horse at Tramore will take place on Tuesday at 11am at the Curragh.
The Turf Club said that, following an internal review, the registrar of the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee was asking the appeals body to review the findings of the referrals committee "on the grounds that it was unduly lenient".
Footage appeared to show the jockey striking Kings Dolly at a practice flight before the Flynn Hotel Group Mares Handicap Hurdle on August 18.
The incident was fully investigated and a referrals committee issued the rider with a caution at a disciplinary hearing on Saturday.
Gold Cup-winning rider Russell argued that he wanted the horse to concentrate and that it was inappropriate to use the whip under the circumstances.
But the rider's actions have been heavily criticised in many quarters, including by the RSPCA, who argued that Russell deserved a stiffer penalty.
Related posts
Sunday tips from Katie Midwinter: "She is the one to beat"
Dante Stakes: runner-by-runner guide and 12-1 tip
Watch: Aidan O’Brien impressed by Constitution River
‘He is possibly the best ever’: Five talking points from Dan Skelton’s season
Leopardstown preview: “Don’t lose faith in Pierre yet," says O'Brien
Featured offers
Bet £10 get £40 in free bets with Kwiff
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets in Multis with Betfair
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets + Money back 2nd to SP fav with BOYLE Sports
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets with Betano
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 & Get £30 in free bets with bet365
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Copyright 2026 Racing TV - All Rights Reserved.
Please bet responsibly
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved