DAVY Russell has received a four-day ban for striking the mare Kings Dolly with his fist at Tramore on August 18th.

Russell initially received a 'caution' for the incident when it was reviewed by the Referrals Committee at Killarney on August 26th but, following reactions from organisations such as the RSPCA and ISPCA, and an outcry from members of the general public, the Turf Club asked the Appeals Body to review the leniency of the penalty.