Doyle unlikely to appeal Ascot ban

James Doyle is unlikely to appeal against the seven-day ban and £10,000 fine he received following his fairytale victory on Noble Mission in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

The neck triumph by Frankel’s full brother over Al Kazeem, on whom Doyle enjoyed great success last year, after a pulsating duel in the final two furlongs, brought the house down.

However, there was a sting in the tail for Doyle after he was punished by the stewards for his use of the whip in the heat of battle and he just hopes the race will be remembered for the right reasons.