Dunphy appeal disallowed

TRAINER Sharon Dunphy has failed in her attempt to lodge an appeal against the two-year disqualification imposed on her by the Referrals Committee. Dunphy was banned over her involvement in the Like A Diamond affair at Ballinrobe in 2013. Dunphy lodged an appeal within the permitted timeframe but did not enclose the required deposit fee. Her solicitor later informed the Turf Club that Dunphy was not proceeding with the appeal but last week she changed her mind. In the absence of Dunphy at a hearing this week the Appeals Committee held that her appeal could not be “reinstated” as it had not been properly lodged originally.