Robbie Dunne has made a triumphant return to horse racing by winning at Hereford.
Making his first appearance on the track in 10 months, Dunne rode Ernesto to victory in the 2.45 at Hereford on Tuesday, edging out Nico de Bonville ridden Jen's Boy by less than a length.
Dunne was initially banned last December for 18 months, with three months suspended, having been found to have bullied and harassed fellow jockey Bryony Frost. The ban ended on Sunday, meaning Dunne was once again free to ride from Tuesday.
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The Irish jockey was subject to a week-long hearing at British Horseracing Authority headquarters last year, where an independent panel found him in breach of the rules covering conduct prejudicial to the integrity, proper conduct and good reputation of racing for a series of incidents between February 13, 2020 and September 3, 2020.
His suspension was subsequently reduced to 10 months on appeal, leaving Dunne free to return to the saddle today for the first time in almost a year.
His comeback at Hereford on Tuesday saw him take three rides for three different trainers, with Ian William’s Ernesto supplying the victory when winning the Black Mountain Botanicals Handicap Hurdle at 11-4.
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