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Goliath slays rivals to pull off shock 25-1 King George victory with ease

Goliath, a 25-1 outsider ridden by Christophe Soumillon, registered a surprise success in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

Arc-winning jockey Soumillon given the elbow by Aga Khan

Paris (AFP) - Two-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe-winning jockey Christophe Soumillon was sacked as the Aga Khan's retained jockey in France on Tuesday after he elbowed a rival out of the saddle.

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Christophe Soumillon sacked by major owner Aga Khan after pushing rival jockey off horse

Aga Khan Studs has ceased their retainer with Christophe Soumillon with immediate effect. The jockey was banned for 60 days for pushing Rossa Ryan off his horse in a race at Saint-Cloud

Daily Mirror

Christophe Soumillon loses Aga Khan contract after elbow incident

Christophe Soumillon’s retainer with the Aga Khan Stud has been ceased with immediate effect

The Guardian - UK

'Christophe Soumillon was idiotic but right of appeal must stand'

Mirror racing correspondent David Yates gives his view on the incident which saw Christophe Soumillon elbow fellow jockey Rossa Ryan out of the saddle while competing at Saint-Cloud

Daily Mirror

Christophe Soumillon facing uncertain future after owner slams 'unconscionable' act

The racing world was shocked by the events which unfolded on Friday.

Irish Mirror

Talking Horses: Alpinista’s Arc win a shot in the arm racing needed

There is much more to a memorable racehorse and performance than a number on a handicapper’s spreadsheet

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Joy for punters as favourite Alpinista ploughs through the mud to win the Arc in Paris

Alpinista, trained in Britain by Sir Mark Prescott and ridden by Luke Morris, defeated Christophe Soumillon's mount Vadeni in the 2022 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp

AFP

Japanese dream as Soumillon bids for Arc redemption

Paris (AFP) - Around two thousand Japanese racing fans made their annual pilgrimage to Longchamp racecourse on Sunday hoping one of their four runners will finally crack the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at the 18th attempt.

The Guardian - UK

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Alpinista romps to win to justify favourite tag – as it happened

Ridden by Luke Morris, Sir Mark Prescott’s filly held off Vadeni, ridden by the soon-to-be-banned Christophe Soumillon

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Soumillon holds firm in eye of Arc storm

Paris (AFP) - Star jockey Christophe Soumillon stood his ground on Saturday despite French racing authorities saying they preferred he did not ride at their most prestigious meeting, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

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The Guardian - UK

Christophe Soumillon at centre of storm amid calls to stand down on Arc day

Controversy over Soumillon’s continued presence at Longchamp is unlikely to subside before his ride on Vadeni in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Irish Mirror

Rossa Ryan's father disgusted and horrified by Christophe Soumillon elbow incident

Soumillon has been given a two-month ban by the French racing authorities for causing Galway man Rossa to lose his balance and tumble to the turf during a race at Saint-Cloud

Daily Mirror

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe tips: Alpinista can make it a day to remember for Luke Morris

Sir Mark Prescott's prolific grey mare holds outstanding claims in Sunday's £5m Paris epic. She faces the likes of the Aidan O'Brien-trained Luxembourg and Frankie Dettori's mount Torquator Tasso

Daily Mirror

Christophe Soumillon apologises as jockey is hit with 60-day ban for elbowing rival off horse

Jockey Christophe Soumillon has admitted he was in the wrong after elbowing a rival off their horse during a race, resulting in a 60-day suspension and ending his flat racing season early

Belfast Live

Irish jockey suffers horrific fall after being pushed off horse by rival

Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon has already been hit with a 60-day ban for the shocking incident

Irish Mirror

Irish jockey Rossa Ryan pushed off his horse by jockey rival Christophe Soumillon in shocking incident

Christophe Soumillon has already been hit with a 60-day ban for the ugly incident

The Guardian - UK

Soumillon gets 60-day ban for elbowing jockey off horse but keeps Arc ride

Christophe Soumillon has been banned for two months for appearing to elbow Rossa Ryan out of the saddle at Saint-Cloud on Friday

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