Mullins to appeal Royal disqualification

WILLIE MULLINS will appeal against yesterday’s disqualification of 2002 Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup winner Be My Royal.

The trainer's decision came after consultation with his legal team during the afternoon after the Jockey Club's disciplinary panel decided to disqualify the horse following a two-day hearing in London.

Mullins was in attendance at Portman Square to hear the fate of his charge, 14 months after the Irish gelding's shock victory in the Newbury showpiece.