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Troubled Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer banned for three months with immediate effect for ‘non-sporting offences'

A TROUBLED Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer has been banned for three months with immediate effect for 'non-sporting offences'. David Cottin has been denied the right to appeal the verdict handed down by France Galop, according to 1 Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer David Cottin has been hit with an immediate three-month ban that he has been blocked from appealing Credit: AFP Cottin, who was previously banned for 12 months (six suspended on condition of good behaviour) after horses in his yard failed drugs tests, cannot have another runner until late September. The French handler saddled the JP McManus-owned Easysland to Cross Country Chase success at the 2020 Festival. He was previously 'one of the most charismatic jockeys' before becoming a trainer and is son of famed French handler Philippe Cottin. The release confirming Cottin's ban did not state explicitly how he had breached the terms of his licence. French racing journalist Adrien Cugnasse told the Nick Luck Daily podcast earlier this year more on the 'sad story'. The reporter claimed Cottin was trying to buy Champagne at the bar at Auteuil but 'went a bit crazy' when he was denied it without his card. He was then allegedly given a two-month ban from the racecourse after an argument with a bar worker. Cugnasse then went onto divulge unconfirmed reports of a 'street fight' involving Cottin that 'ended up with a young member of the industry being injured'. Most read in Horse Racing More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.