Irish champion jockey's admission as he faces ban
The Irish champion jockey was aboard Windlord in the Listed Gala Stakes for his principal backers Juddmonte when it seemed he used his whip eight times during a tight finish – a number that's allowed in Ireland but not in Britain.
With the UK's Flat racing rules capping the use at six, his incident is set for review by the British Horseracing Authority's whip committee next week, which could lead to a potential 14-day ban.
Such disciplinary action might put Keane's chance to ride Field Of Gold in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood at risk, depending on the timing of any suspension.
"I'd imagine (I will be suspended) but it's my own fault," Keane admitted.
"I'm so used to eight (strikes) as it is at home, I just have to abide by the rules here.
"That's the only way I can put it, I know six is the amount over here but when I was in a ding-dong battle, I suppose it just went out of my head unfortunately.
"It's unfortunate but it's my own fault."
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