Whip Bans at the Curragh The Stewards interviewed Joe Fanning, rider Shakespearean, concerning his use of the whip insided the final two furlongs. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed the video of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion the Joe Fanning has used his whip with excessive frequency and therefore suspended him from riding for one raceday. Davy Moran also picked up a one day whip ban for his efforts aboard Is Feidir Linn. The Stewards were of the opinion that Moran had used his whip with excessive frequency.