Makin to appeal Newmarket decision

Trainer Peter Makin has, as expected, lodged an appeal against the decision of the Newmarket stewards to demote Classic Descent into second place last Friday.

The outcome of the appeal, which will be heard by the disciplinary panel of the British Horseracing Authority on Thursday at the unusually early time of 7am, could have a bearing on the close fight between Jamie Spencer and Seb Sanders for the jockeys’ championship.