THE LONG-RUNNING saga of Tuscan Evening's demotion from second to fourth in May's Irish 1,000 Guineas finally came to an end yesterday when the appeal of the filly's connections was dismissed at the Turf Club.

On the day the John Murphy- trained Tuscan Evening was disqualified from second for causing interference to Dermot Weld's Carribean Sunset who was ridden by Ryan Moore.

An appeal was quickly lodged but it was repeatedly delayed due to the difficulties of having all parties present at the one time.

Yesterday both Murphy and owner Hubie De Burgh appealed on the basis that the original inquiry was substantially over before the trainer was present and that there was no material interference caused by Tuscan Evening.

After a lengthy hearing the appeal was dismissed and the appellants were ordered to pay Moore €1,000 in costs.

As well as the British champion jockey, evidence was also heard from Dermot Weld and Tuscan Evening's jockey Danny Grant.