Dettori fails in appeal against ban as he misses Eclipse Frankie Dettori has failed in his appeal against the nine-day careless riding ban imposed for his ride aboard Saga at Royal Ascot last week and he will miss the ride on Emily Upjohn in the Coral-Eclipse. Dettori attempted to switch right-handed towards the rail early on in the Wolferton Stakes and subsequently caused James McDonald to quickly snatch up Cadillac. Certain Lad and Notre Belle Bete, who were behind Cadillac, were also impeded in the scrimmaging. Owned by the King and Queen and trained by John and Thady Gosden, Saga eventually finished fifth in the 10-furlong Listed event, which was won by Royal Champion. An independent disciplinary panel of the British Horseracing Authority on Thursday considered evidence from all relevant parties, including Dettori, and elected to uphold the careless riding offence originally decided upon by stewards on the first day of Royal Ascot. The panel then retired to deliberate over submissions from Dettori’s legal representative seeking a reduction in the penalty, but ultimately decided that nine days was appropriate and made no amendment to the sanction.
