Jockey falls

Jockey Darryll Holland (above) appears to have gotten a roasting from trainer Mark Johnston because he had taken too much on …

Jockey Darryll Holland (above) appears to have gotten a roasting from trainer Mark Johnston because he had taken too much on board during race day.

Holland arrived at the track in Malmo too late to partner Gaelic Storm last week. To further his grief, Holland failed a breathalyser test - he consumed a glass of wine with his lunch - and was forced to give up two rides as a result.

It was the first time he had missed a ride for Johnston, but it is not the first time the jockey has had the trainer panicking, waiting for Holland to show. But the wine was good we believe.

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times