Collett Suspended At Eagle Farm

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Celebrating his first Group One success has resulted in a careless riding for .

As he crossed the line first aboard Collett raised his right arm in triumph but as a result stewards found he allowed the mare to shift in, causing interference to approximately 50 metres past the winning post.

“When you celebrate, , who was on your inside, does have to go on with you for a number of and we think you put her on this course,” chief steward Daniel Aurisch said.

“In our view it has compromised the safety of who rode Winter Bride.”

Collett, 28, was suspended for nine days which begins after he rides in Sydney next Saturday. He can resume riding on July 9.

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