Seamus Heffernan was last night cleared of riding to “team tactics” on Ivan Denisovich in a controversial race for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot last month.

Seamus Heffernan has lodged an appeal with the Horseracing Regulatory Authority against the Ascot stewards’ decision to ban him for 14 days for improper riding under the rule covering pacemakers and team tactics.

Kieren Fallon was glowing in his praise after Ivan Denisovich powered to an impressive victory in the TNT July Stakes at Newmaket on Wednesday.