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Jockey Loughnane Suspended 21 Days for Improper Riding

3/28/2026

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Jockey Billy Loughnane received a 21-day suspension from April 9 to 30 for improper riding after defying veterinary instructions at Southwell.
Beelzebub was deemed lame and withdrawn by veterinary staff.
Loughnane rode Beelzebub back to the start after the withdrawal.
Stewards opened an inquiry into the incident.
The suspension will cause him to miss the Craven meeting at Newmarket and he is due back May 1 for the Guineas.

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Jockey Billy Loughnane received a 21-day suspension from April 9 to 30 for improper riding after defying veterinary instructions at Southwell.
Beelzebub was deemed lame and withdrawn by veterinary staff.
Loughnane rode Beelzebub back to the start after the withdrawal.
Stewards opened an inquiry into the incident.
The suspension will cause him to miss the Craven meeting at Newmarket and he is due back May 1 for the Guineas.