Barney Curley and Tom Queally were unsuccessful in appeals at the Horseracing Regulatory Authority in London against their punishment under rules governing non-triers.

Tom Queally has been hit with a 20-day ban just two days after getting a three-week suspension.

IT could pay to follow Zabeel Palace in the Smith and Williamson Novices’ Hurdle at Folkestone today.

Newmarket trainer David Loder started off his New Year in fine style courtesy of a 9-1 double with Big Band Music and Zabeel Palace at Lingfield today.