An appeal against the controversial demotion of Ladbrokes St Leger first past the post Simple Verse will be held next week.

The BHA confirmed on Monday an appeal had been lodged by connections of the runner-up, who lost the race to Bondi Beach in the stewards’ room following the race.

An initial appeal date of Thursday this week was changed due to issues with the availability of one of the participants’ counsel. The BHA issued three options – September 22, 23 or 25.

Simple Verse passed the post a head in front of promoted winner Bondi Beach, but the stewards determined that two separate incidents of interference between the pair had denied Bondi Beach the win and reversed the placings.

Trainer Ralph Beckett and David Redvers of owners Qatar Racing both expressed their dismay and pledged to appeal the result.

Explaining their main grounds for appeal on Sunday, Redvers said: “The big thing that has been mentioned everywhere is inconsistency and that’s the only thing I’ve got to say.”

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Picture: Simple Verse (attheraces)