Jockey Billy Loughnane has been banned for 21 days for improper riding. The stewards ruled he acted against the instructions of a vet at Southwell on Thursday evening.There was an incident at the start of the day's final race, with trainer David Loughnane's Beelzebub (Dark Angel) receiving a kick and he was deemed lame by the veterinarian. Billy Loughnane's mount was withdrawn on veterinary advice.Loughnane then rode Beelzebub back from the start, which resulted in an inquiry by the stewards. His 21-day ban will run from April 9-April 30. He will miss Newmarket's Craven Meeting, as well as the G3 Greenham Stakes at Newbury.The stewards report read, “Billy Loughnane the rider of Beelzebub, had ridden his mount back from the start after the gelding had been withdrawn by the veterinary surgeon, as it was found to be lame due to being kicked at the start.“The rider, the BHA veterinary officer and the racecourse veterinary surgeon were interviewed. Loughnane was suspended for 21 days for improper riding in that in riding his mount back, he had acted against the instructions of the Veterinary Surgeon.”The post Billy Loughnane Handed 21-Day Ban appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.