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Christophe Soumillon gets eight-day riding ban after chaotic Ascot run

Christophe Soumillon received an eight-day ban at Royal Ascot for his ride on Puerto Rico in the St James's Palace Stakes. Stewards ruled that Soumillon rode Puerto Rico in a manner that assisted his stablemate Gstaad, who was the first string from the Aidan O'Brien yard. The inquiry found that…

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Daryz dazzles in Arc de Triomphe to catch hot favourite Minnie Hauk in dying strides

Daryz stayed on strongly in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe to collar Minnie Hauk, the favourite, in the storied green-and-red colours of the late Aga Khan

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025

Quick surface expected for Arc de Triomphe in boost to Japanese challengers

For the second time in three seasons, the word ‘bon’ could well appear in the going description at Longchamp for the Arc de Triomphe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025

Talking Horses: bumpy ride ahead for latest attempt to impose whip rules

Expecting jockeys to change habits of a riding lifetime heading into the cauldron of Cheltenham next month is a huge ask

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023

Christophe Soumillon bags winner on first France ride after suspension for Rossa Ryan incident

Riding Black Milord Tavel for trainer Eric Lecoiffier in the Prix de la Mare Madame over two miles at Chantilly on Saturday, the Belgian wasted no time in opening his account

Irish Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Christophe Soumillon due to return for first rides since costly 'elbow' ban in South Africa

The ten-time champion jockey of France is to ride in the prestigious King's Plate after completing a 60-day ban for elbowing Rossa Ryan off his horse

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

Christophe Soumillon phones Rossa Ryan to say sorry for "uncalled for" elbow incident

Ten-time French champion apologised to Rossa Ryan over the infamous incident for which Soumillon was banned for 60 days and was then sacked by his boss the Aga Khan

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Christophe Soumillon pays over £6k in compensation after elbowing rival off horse

Christophe Soumillon was banned for 60 days and lost his job with the Aga Khan following the incident involving jockey Rossa Ryan. The Belgian has since compensated the connections of his rival's horse

Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022

Christophe Soumillon compensates connections after pushing Rossa Ryan off Captain Wierzba

The incident sparked widespread condemnation of the Belgian-born rider, who received a two-month ban for his actions

Irish Mirror · Oct 13, 2022

Christophe Soumillon finishes third on Aidan O'Brien-trained Order Of Australia at Keeneland

The Belgian jockey partnered the Aidan O'Brien-trained runner in the Grade 1 contest at the Kentucky track

Irish Mirror · Oct 9, 2022