Sam Waley-Cohen appeals ban over Long Run effort

Sam Waley-Cohen has lodged an appeal against the seven-day ban imposed by the Carlisle stewards for his ride on Long Run on Sunday.

Waley-Cohen sent his mount straight into the lead on what was his first start for 672 days and, while he jumped well for much of the three-mile journey, a couple of significant errors led to him coming under pressure.

The Gold Cup winner looked sure to finish third after jumping the final fence, but was eased and stopped to a walk on the run-in, being passed by both Barachois Silver and Durban Gold, meaning he beat just one rival home.