Burke to appeal 12-month ban

SOLICITORS acting for Karl Burke confirmed last night that the North Yorkshire trainer intends to appeal after being disqualified for 12 months following a British Horseracing Authority inquiry into alleged race-fixing.

The Middleham-based handler has been enjoying a fine season and recently saddled Lord Shanakill to Group One success in France.

Former owner Miles Rodgers meanwhile has been warned off for life, the BHA confirmed.

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