Mullins to appeal Royal disqualification

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

Sat, 31 Jan, 2004 - 00:00
William Hayler

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.

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