Dunlop and Tebbutt appeal adjourned Tomorrow`s schedule appeal hearing before the Jockey Club`s disciplinary committee involving trainer Ed Dunlop and jockey Michael Tebbutt has been adjourned as Dunlop is unable to attend proceedings. A statement from the Jockey Club said that due to unforeseen circumstances, Dunlop could not attend. And following a request from Tebbutt`s legal representative, the hearing has been adjourned. A revised date will be arranged as soon as possible. Dunlop and Tebbutt were due to appear to appeal against a fine and suspension imposed on them. It followed an incident at Nottingham earlier this month in which they fell foul of the local stewards following the running and riding of Answered Promise on November 5. They were unhappy about the decision of the Nottingham stewards to find Tebbutt in breach of Rule 158 and suspend him from riding for 10 days and to find Dunlop in breach of Rule 155(ii) and impose a fine of Stg£2,000. Answered Promise was suspended from running for 40 days following the running of the Annual Members Maiden Stakes (Division One). Rule 158 covers the failure of a rider to ensure that his horse is given a full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing. Rule 155(ii) requires a trainer to ensure that adequate instructions are given to a rider to ensure that every horse in a race runs on its merits.
