Trainer Penny Buckley and conditional jockey Des Flavin lost their appeals against the punishments handed out by the Market Rasen stewards over the running and riding of Hermano Cordobes.

Trainer Penny Buckley and conditional jockey Des Flavin will have their appeals against the punishments handed out by the Market Rasen stewards over the running and riding of Hermano Cordobes heard by the Jockey Club disciplinary panel tomorrow.

Penelope Buckley is considering whether to appeal against the punishments handed out by the Market Rasen stewards over the running and riding of Hermano Cordobes.

Classified is third favourite for the Bonusprint Stayers’ Hurdle after coming through his Cheltenham preparations with victory at Fontwell.

Ginger McCain called for a change to the entry conditions for the Martell Grand National after watching Ebony Light confirm that the stable’s fortunes have changed for the better with a wide-margin win in the Tote Placepot Maiden Hurdle at Uttoxeter.