The Cheltenham Festival winning jockey was caught for an extended period of time after speeding three times over the limit.
Conor O'Farrell, 33, was stopped by police in his Audi A4 in the early hours of July 31. Poor lane discipline near Nelson Bridge in Carlisle.
After O'Farrell pleaded drunk driving in Lickergate court, police said he was at the wheel and smelled of liquor and 'We found you were speaking slurred .
Prosecutor Pam Ward said:
"He told officers he had two pints before he got behind the wheel and was completely cooperative.
"He tested positive for alcohol and was arrested. and was taken into custody, where he measured 114mcg in 100ml of breath.”
The legal limit for driving is 35mcg.
Defender Jamie Baxter said O'Farrell's offense was "clearly out of character" for O'Farrell, who beat Pertemps in 2011 with his 20-1 chance against Buena his Vista. .
He added that the ban would have a "significant and serious" impact on jockeys, as they are constantly driving to meetings. He said he would drive nearly 1,000 miles (1,000 miles) in a typical week.
The court heard from the Jockey's barrister that the Jockey was "genuinely ashamed" of what had happened and that he made the "disappointing and ridiculous" decision to get behind the wheel that night. rice field.
O'Farrell, who had earned more than £1.5million in his last five seasons, was given a 23-month suspension.
However, if he completes a DUI rehab course, he could cut it by 23 weeks.
