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Murtagh loses appeal

Jockey Johnny Murtagh has lost his appeal against his suspension he incurred when riding at Epsom on Friday.

Murtagh's original five-day ban (June 19-23), after being found guilty of careless riding aboard Frozen Fire in the Coronation Cup, stands and the rider will now miss the final two days of Royal Ascot.

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