Nolen Reduced Ban, Free Riding All-Star Mile Day | Just horse racing

The Victorian Racing Tribunal has reduced Luke Nolen’s suspension from 24 to 20 meetings, allowing the veteran jockey to compete in the upcoming days of racing at Flemington and Morphettville.

Nolen was initially suspended following an incident outside the winning post at Pakenham on February 12, where he pleaded guilty to a charge of improper driving following a heated argument with fellow rider Lachlan Neindorf.

After appealing the severity of the sentence, Nolen successfully had four meetings deducted from the original sanction. This adjustment will allow him to race the All-Star Mile in Flemington on March 7 and the Adelaide Cup in Morphettville on March 9.

The altercation attracted widespread attention, although Nolen insisted his actions were not intended to cause harm.

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