NEW ORLEANS -- Jockey Donnie Meche, who was suspended by stewards at Delta Downs for allegedly not doing his best to win a race, has won a court order allowing him to ride at least temporarily.

Meche is challenging a six-month suspension meted out following a race at the Vinton track on Jan. 23. Meche's 2-5 favorite finished third in that race.

Meche has said he did nothing wrong.

The suspension took Meche off mounts at the Fair Grounds. His attorney, Sonny Garcia, said Meche would be allowed to ride until at least Friday when Civil District Judge Kern Reese holds a hearing on a stay he granted Meche on Wednesday.

If Meche wins at that hearing, he can ride until the Louisiana State Racing Commission takes up his appeal, Garcia said. The commission earlier postponed a hearing scheduled for Monday and has not yet ordered a new date.