JOCKEY Jack Andrews has been banned for 12 days after missing a fence on the handicap chase at Stratford.
The , 26, was on board Xcitations when he took the wrong course and bypassed the water jump on the fifth fence.
Jockey Jack Andrews has been banned for 12 days after missing a fence at StratfordCredit: Racing TV
The 26-year-old made an error after bypassing the water jump on the fifth fenceCredit: Racing TV
Andrews was forced to pull up his mount and has now received a suspension.
A stewards’ inquiry statement said: “An inquiry was held to consider whether Xcitations, ridden by Jack Andrews, had appeared to take the incorrect course after jumping the first fence in the home straight on the first circuit.
“The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident.
“Andrews was suspended for 12 days for taking the wrong course as he had failed the jump the water jump and subsequently pulled the gelding up.”
Andrews had raced into the lead with the 11-year-old before Andrews realised he had made a mistake.
Officials had agreed that fence six would be excluded for chase races.
Andrews has previously at 6ft 4in.
Jockeys have a much bigger advantage if they have a smaller frame and Andrews must follow a strict diet to stay competitive.
Andrews is known as the world’s tallest jockey at 6ft 4inCredit: PA
Andrews – who has ridden for Geri and Christian Horner – has spoken about the difficulties of his tall frameCredit: PA Unbeatable horse racing breaks
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He told Sun Racing in 2023: “I don’t know of anyone riding under rules who is taller than me.
“But I’m very self-critical and constantly trying to make myself better, especially with my riding.
“The biggest compliment anyone can give me is that I don’t look big on a horse.
“But for my diet, I have to have a daily routine to keep my weight down. Gaining weight is an issue but I keep it under control.
“I’ll have a coffee on my way to work then a yogurt, fruit and some granola for breakfast.
“Lunch is a yogurt bar and a banana, while dinner is some protein like chicken and another yogurt – I eat every meal, just not a lot.
“That being said, when I have a cheat day and go out I eat properly! I don’t pick salads, that’s for sure. I go all out.”
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