The Appeals Body, Division Two, J.R. Craigie (in the Chair), Mrs. T.K. Cooper and N.B. Wachman met in the Stewards Room, The Curragh Racecourse on Saturday, 22nd May 2010 to considered an appeal from P.B. Beggy, rider, against the severity of the ban imposed by the Stewards at Dundalk on 14th May 2010 when following the running of the Crowne Plaza Race and Stay Package Handicap he was suspended for seven race days for careless riding.
Evidence was heard from P.B. Beggy who accepted that he had ridden carelessly. The Appeals Body also considered a transcript of the evidence originally heard by the Stewards at Dundalk and reviewed videos of the race. Mr. Beggy also made a submission on his disciplinary record.
Having considered the evidence the Appeals Body dismissed the appeal and confirmed the ban of seven race days (May 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, June 2nd, 4th, and 5th).