By Daithi Harvey
Gordon Elliott has won an appeal over a €2,000 fine incurred at Down Royal Nov. 4 after race day stewards deemed the Elliott trained Suitor (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) did not achieve his best possible placing having not run on his merits. Rider Jack Kennedy who was given a five-day ban also had his penalty overturned. Elliott's appeal was heard in the Turf Club on Monday and it follows the news that trainer Mick Winters intends to appeal his €6,000 fine incurred over a similar alleged breach of Turf Club Rule 212 at Cork on Sunday.
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