Lantern connections consider appealing Connections of Sky Lantern are considering appealing the result of the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes. The Richard Hannon-trained filly, winner of the 1000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes, was beaten a neck by Elusive Kate at Newmarket on Friday but was carried across the track as the winner hung left in the hands of William Buick, who did have his whip in his correct hand. A lengthy stewards' enquiry ensued but the placings remained unaltered, although Buick was suspended for three days for careless riding. Speaking at Newmarket on Saturday, assistant trainer Richard Hannon jnr said: "It's up to the owner - I don't know what they're going to do. "We'll talk to Ben (Keswick, owner) and see what we decide. It's under consideration anyway." Buick, meanwhile, was riding at Ascot, where he told At The Races: "We could have gone another mile and the second would not have got past me. "There's going to be a lot of opinions but she won the race." BHA spokesperson Robin Mounsey confirmed any appeal would have to be lodged by the close of play on Monday.
