Carberry to ponder appeal Paul Carberry will consider whether to launch an appeal after he was banned for 30 race days in Ireland. Carberry was on Wednesday suspended by a referrals committee of the Turf Club for failing a breath test at Naas on October 31st. It was Carberry's second such offence, for which he was also fined €5,000. Carberry was represented by Andrew Coonan, of Coonan Cawley Solicitors of Naas, who said the rider will now assess whether to appeal the length of the suspension. Coonan said: "At this stage, Paul wishes to reflect and consider the decision. "He has a period of seven days in which he can appeal, should he wish to do so. "This is a decision which I will discuss with him." The National Hunt jockey is banned from November 25th until January 24th. The first meeting he can ride at is Thurles on January 28th. A press release issued by the Turf Club read: "Having considered the evidence, the committee noted the seriousness of the offence and the fact that it was Mr Carberry's second such offence. "In arriving at their decision the referrals committee was also conscious of their role in ensuring the continued safety of racing, which inherently contains dangers. "They took into account assurances given by Mr Carberry's solicitor in relation to certain matters. "Having taken everything into consideration, the committee fined Paul Carberry €5,000 and suspended him for 30 race days." The case was presented by Conal Boyce of Wilkinson & Price Solicitors of Naas. Carberry is stable jockey for trainer Noel Meade, who feels the length of the suspension is severe. "It seems pretty harsh, especially as it's during the time of the best Irish racing in January," said the County Meath handler. "We'll just have to work our way around it."
