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Murtagh suspended for four days

Published at Aug 18, 2009, 19:41

Jockey Johnny Murtagh was suspended by the Stewards at York today, following his ride on Mastercraftsman, second to Sea The Stars in the Group One Juddmonte International Stakes today.

Murtagh was handed a four-day ban (September 1-4) for excessive use of his whip.

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