Soumillon's suspension reduced to five days following Royal Ascot appeal
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Christophe Soumillon successfully appealed against an eight-day suspension handed down by stewards at Royal Ascot. His ban, related to his ride on Puerto Rico in the St James’s Palace Stakes, has now been reduced to five days. The appeal decision provides Soumillon with the opportunity to return to racing sooner than initially expected. The specific reasons for the suspension and the appeal outcome were not detailed in the reports.
- •Christophe Soumillon's ban was reduced from eight days to five.
- •The suspension arose from his ride on Puerto Rico at Royal Ascot.
- •The appeal decision allows Soumillon to return to competition earlier.
- •Details surrounding the initial suspension and appeal outcome are limited.
"Christophe Soumillon has been partially successful in his appeal against the eight-day suspension handed out by the stewards at Royal Ascot following his ride on Puerto Rico in the St James’s Palace Stakes, having it reduced to five.
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