Troubled Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer banned for three months with immediate effect for ‘non-sporting offences'
The suspension is for his actions off the racecourse
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A TROUBLED Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer has been banned for three months with immediate effect for 'non-sporting offences'.
David Cottin has been denied the right to appeal the verdict handed down by France Galop, according to Paris Turf.
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Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer David Cottin has been hit with an immediate three-month ban that he has been blocked from appealing
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Cottin, who was previously banned for 12 months (six suspended on condition of good behaviour) after horses in his yard failed drugs tests, cannot have another runner until late September.
The French handler saddled the JP McManus-owned Easysland to Cross Country Chase success at the 2020 Festival.
He was previously 'one of the most charismatic jockeys' before becoming a trainer and is son of famed French handler Philippe Cottin.
The release confirming Cottin's ban did not state explicitly how he had breached the terms of his licence.
French racing journalist Adrien Cugnasse told the Nick Luck Daily podcast earlier this year more on the 'sad story'.
The reporter claimed Cottin was trying to buy Champagne at the bar at Auteuil but 'went crazy' when his card didn't work.
He was then allegedly given a two-month ban from the racecourse after an argument with a bar worker.
Cugnasse then went onto divulge unconfirmed reports of a 'street fight' involving Cottin.
More to follow.
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