Two Cheltenham Festival jockeys handed suspensions as statement issuedTwo jockeys have been handed suspensions by the British Horseracing Authority after an investigation into the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham FestivalView Image Apolon De Charnie ridden by Patrick Mullins (left) on their way to winning the JCB Triumph Hurdle (Image: Adam Davy/PA Wire)Two jockeys have been given bans by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) following an enquiry into a race at the Cheltenham Festival. Patrick Mullins, rider of the winning horse, delivered the triumph for trainer and father, Willie Mullins. However, the BHA launched an enquiry into the race and have issued a ban to both Patrick Mullins and Harry Skelton for careless riding, reports the Mirror. Jockey Patrick Mullins praised the winning horse and explained how significant the win was to both himself and his father. "He [Apolon De Charnie] was fantastic,” Patrick Mullins told ITV Sport.

Source: Daily Mirror March 13, 2026 16:33 UTC