Davids Lad appeal set for Monday

CONNECTIONS of Davids Lad will have their appeal heard at the Irish Turf Club next Monday at 3pm as they bid to overturn a punishment that would rule their horse out of the Martell Cognac Grand National.

The date was set yesterday for the appeal by trainer Tony Martin against the 42-day suspension for the horse and 1,000 fine he received for using the racecourse as a training ground.

Jockey Timmy Murphy was also suspended for seven days for the incident at Naas on Sunday.