THE Irish stewards came in for some criticism after they took no action into the ride on the J.P. McManus-owned Ilikedwayurthinkin at Fairyhouse in December.

They had no new year hangover however and were quick off the mark to suspend Batcio for 42 days and the rider, amateur Aubrey McMahon for five days for the ride on his horse in the first race of the new year at Tramore.