Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

ROYSTON FFRENCH

APPEAL BOARD DECISION

Royston Ffrench, a licensed flat-race jockey, appeals against a decision of the Disciplinary Panel (the Panel) of the British Horseracing Authority (the Authority) made on Tuesday 8 July 2010. By its decision the Panel found Ffrench in breach of Rule (A)31.1.1 of the Rules of Racing and imposed on him a seven day suspensio

RESULTS OF ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST 2010

Robert Mills

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not R A Mills, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule (C)33.3 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the administration of a substance, other than normal feed and water by mouth

In absence:

Phillip Makin

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Phillip Makin, the rider of SADLER’S MARK in the Coopers Chemist Prescriptions Delivery Maiden Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Redcar to suspend him for three days, following an enquiry on 8 August 2010. The suspension was as a result of a finding of a

Brian Ellison / TILT

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into a report that TILT, trained by B Ellison, had been very reluctant to race before running out at the 2nd hurdle in the Ladies Night Is Next 14th August Handicap Hurdle Race at Market Rasen on 1 August 2010. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Market Rasen Stewards following their enquiry of the

David Rees / RIMINI (FR)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from RIMINI (FR), trained by D Rees, by the Stewards at Worcester after the gelding had finished third in the Bet in Running – Betdaq Maiden Hurdle ( Div II) on 16 June 2010.

The urine of the horse was found to contain methylprednisolone, whi

RESULTS OF APPEALS AND ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 12TH AUGUST 2010

Richard Mullen

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Richard Mullen, the rider of the winner KING OF SWORDS (IRE), in the Chaplins Club Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Pontefract to find him guilty of careless riding and to

Robert Winston

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Robert Winston, the rider of the winner, PISCO SOUR (USA), in the European Breeders’ Fund Maiden Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Southwell to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for 1 day, following an enquiry on 3 August 2010.

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George Prodromou

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by G Prodromou, the trainer of TOWER, placed second in the vinesofredhillbmw.co.uk Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Lingfield on 24 July 2010 to find that the winner, CORR POINT (IRE), ridden by Fergus Sweeney, had interfered with TOWER, ridden by Saleem Golam, but that the interference had no

In absence:

John Quinn / BALLYBRIGGAN (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from BALLYBRIGGAN (IRE), trained by J J Quinn, by the Stewards at Doncaster after the gelding had been placed first in the Sportingbet Novices’ Hurdle on 6 March 2010. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under R

In absence:

Paul Murphy / ON THE RIGHT PATH

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 12 August 2010 into a report that ON THE RIGHT PATH, trained by P Murphy, during the racinguk.com Handicap Stakes that appeared to run out on the final bend. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Catterick Stewards following

In absence:

Tim Vaughan

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Tim Vaughan, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule (C)12 of the Rules of Racing concerning his failure to check the identities of PIMENT D’ESTRUVAL (FR) and BEN’S FOLLY (IRE) when the geldings had come into his care. The matter was drawn to the attention of t

Barney Curley / THE BONUS BALL (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from THE BONUS BALL (IRE), trained by B J Curley, by the Stewards at Folkestone after the gelding had pulled up in the Ladbrokespoker.com Handicap Hurdle on 3 March 2010. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Rule (C)13

Jeremy Glover / SLIKBACK JACK (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from SLIKBACK JACK (IRE), trained by J A Glover, by the Stewards at Kempton after the gelding had finished unplaced in the Digibet Casino Handicap on 31 March 2010. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Rule (A)74 of the

Keith Goldsworthy / PUTNEY BRIDGE

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from PUTNEY BRIDGE, trained by W K Goldsworthy, by the Stewards at Ludlow after the gelding had been placed first in the Corve Selling Hurdle on 24 February 2010. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Rule (A)74 of the Rules

RESULTS OF ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST 2010

Graham Gibbons

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Graham Gibbons, the rider of DANCING MAITE, the winner, had committed a breach of Rule (B)54.1 of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Wilmott Dixon Housing Handicap Stakes at Wolverh

Anthony Freeman

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Anthony Freeman, the rider of ALBERT PARK (IRE), the winner, had committed a breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 of the Rules of Racing, concerning his use of the whip in the final circuit when riding in the R W Hough Memorial Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at Bangor on 30

Stevie Donohoe

1. On 29 July 2010, the Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into whether Stevie Donohoe, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule (D)51 of the Rules of Racing because he rode in the first race at Haydock on 9 June 2010, when he still remained subject to the decision of the Racecourse Medical Officer (“RMO”) at Folkestone (made on 7 J

RESULTS OF AN APPEAL AND ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 29TH JULY 2010

Philip Robinson

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Philip Robinson, the rider of LUJEANIE, placed first in the Sportinbet.com Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Newmarket to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend

Andrew Crow

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not A M Crow, a licensed trainer, had committed breaches of Rules 35 (ii) of the Rules of Racing in respect of CHERISH WITCHES, BEAU SADDLER, PISTOLET TIME (IRE), LILY TARA, CRYSTAL WITCH, SADDLER’S WAY (IRE), BOLD NAVIGATOR, PARISIAN KNIGHT (IRE)&#

In absence:

Michael Hills

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the sample of urine provided by Michael Hills, a licensed jockey, at Chester on 6 May 2010.

Hills’ sample was found to contain alcohol in a concentration above the threshold level permitted in urine under Schedule (D)3 of the Rules of Racing.

Having considered the evidence,

RESULTS OF ENQUIRIES AND AN APPEAL HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 22ND JULY 2010

Tim Vaughan / GRAND ART (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Tim Vaughan, the trainer of GRAND ART (IRE), placed first in the totesuper7 Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, against the decision of the Stewards at Perth on 1 July 2010 to fi

Luke Morris

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Luke Morris, the rider of EYE OF ETERNITY, unplaced, had committed a breach of Rule (B)54.1 of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the lipscomb.co.uk Fillies' Handicap Stakes at Folkestone on 8 July 2010. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Folkestone Stewards foll

In absence:

Gary Harrison / RAFTA (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into a report that RAFTA (IRE), trained by W G Harrison, had refused to race in the E.B.F. Park Suite Fillies' Handicap Stakes at Pontefract on 28 June 2010. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Pontefract Stewards following their enquiry of the same day, because the

APPEAL HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 15TH JULY 2010

Tom Tate / KINGS GAMBIT (SAF)

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Tom Tate, the trainer of KINGS GAMBIT (SAF), placed second in the 51st John Smith’s Cup, against the decision of the Stewards at York on 10 July 2010 to find that the winner, WIGMORE HALL (IRE),

ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 15TH JULY 2010

Saeed Bin Suroor / CHABAL (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from CHABAL (IRE), trained by Saeed bin Suroor, by the Stewards at Sandown after the colt had finished first in the Bet365 Classic Trial on 23 April 2010. The Panel al

Andrew Haynes / DESPERATE DAN

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into a report that DESPERATE DAN, trained by A B Haynes, was withdrawn by the Bath Stewards on 12 June for failing to exit the Parade Ring when required to do so prior to the FSB Telecom Handicap Stakes. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Bath Stewards following their enquiry of the same

RESULTS OF ENQUIRIES AND AN APPEAL HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 15TH JULY 2010

In absence:

William Lewis / BALEARIC STAR (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the blood ordered to be taken from BALEARIC STAR (IRE), owned by Mr W D Lewis, by the Stewards at the Pentrych Hunt Point-to-Point after the gelding had fin

Howard Johnson / WORLD OF EVENTS (USA)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from WORLD OF EVENTS (USA), trained by J H Johnson, by the Stewards at Musselburgh after the gelding had finished unplaced in the European Breeders’ Fund “National Hunt” Novices Hurdle on 17 February 2010. The Panel also considered whether or

Mick Easterby / PROVOST

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from PROVOST, trained by M W Easterby, by the Stewards at Southwell after the gelding had finished unplaced in the Betdaq Poker Handicap on 26 January 2010. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Rule (A)74 of the Rules of Racing in re

Reg Makin / OOJAR

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the blood ordered to be taken from OOJAR, owned by Mr R G Makin, by the Stewards at the South Wold Hunt Point-to-Point after the gelding had finished first in the Open Maiden Race (Div 2) on 13 March 2010. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Regulation 150(ii) of the

Venetia Williams / RUNNING UPTHATHILL (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Miss Venetia Williams, the trainer of RUNNING UPTHATHILL(IRE), against the decision of the Stewards at Uttoxeter on 30 October 2009 to impose a fine of £140 upon her under Rule (F)96.4.1 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the withdrawal of the gelding from the freebets.co.uk Halloween

RESULTS OF ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 8TH JULY 2010

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry on to consider whether or not the jockeys detailed below had committed a breach of Rule (A)31.1.1 of the Rules of Racing, in that, having agreed under the terms of their licence to attend a training seminar if one was held during the period of their lice

John Egan

The Disciplinary Panel of held an enquiry to consider whether or not John Egan, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 140B of the Rules of Racing, in light of Instruction F5, headed “Use of Mobile Telephones by Riders, Master Jockeys’ Valets and Master Valet’s Assistants on Racecourse Property”, in respect of his failure

ENQUIRY HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 1ST JULY 2010

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry on 29 June 2010 to consider whether or not Kyle James, a conditional jockey, had committed a breach of Rule (D)34.3 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to provide full details of his mobile telephone usage at Kelso on 6 December 2009.

Havi

RESULTS OF AN APPEAL AND ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 17TH JUNE 2010

Tim Leadbeater / MY MATE MAX

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Tim Leadbeater, the owner of MY MATE MAX, placed second in the Halliwell Jones BMW ‘Joy’ Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Haydock on 28th May 2010 to find th

Kevin Merry

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider an objection to PONGO’S NEPHEW, owned by Mr K Merry and Mrs S Lane, placed third in the Nine-Year-Olds and Over Midlands Area Club Members Conditions Race at the Melton Hunt Club Point to Point held Garthorpe on 9th May 2010 on the grounds that the rider, Mr K Merry, having previously held a Co

David Evans / THE HAGUE

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not David Evans, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule (C)17 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office, by noon five days before running, that THE HAGUE had been gelded. The failure to comply with Rule (C)

Ron Harris / MUSIC LOVER

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Ron Harris, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule (C)17 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office, by noon five days before running, that MUSIC LOVER had been gelded. The failure to comply with Rule (

DISCIPLINARY PANEL REASONS FOLLOWING APPEAL HEARD ON THURSDAY 10TH JUNE 2010

Holly Hall

The Disciplinary Panel on 10th June 2010 considered an appeal lodged by Miss Holly Hall, the rider of THE YOUNG FELLA, against the decision of the Windsor Stewards on 28th June 2008 to find Miss Hall in breach of Rule 157 of the Rules of Racing and to suspend her for 14 days. Simon Callagh

OWNER HARRY FINDLAY DISQUALIFIED FOLLOWING DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY

• Owner Harry Findlay disqualified for six months beginning Friday 11 June 2010
• Horses registered in his mother’s name cannot race while she remains owner or part owner during the disqualification period

1. On 9 June 2010, the Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into allegations that Harry Findlay

RESULT OF TWO APPEALS HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 10TH JUNE 2010

Holly Hall

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Holly Hall, the rider of THE YOUNG FELLA, against the decision of the Windsor Stewards on 28 June 2008 to find Miss Hall in breach of Rule 157 of the Rules of Racing and to suspend her for 14 days.

The Panel fou

Harry Dunlop / Set To Go

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Harry Dunlop, the trainer of SET TO GO, placed first in the Lindley Catering Selling Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Chepstow on 25th May 2010 to find that SET TO GO ridden by Richard Hughes, had accidentally interfered with LASTKINGOFSCOTLAND (IRE) ridden by Pau

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON FRIDAY 7TH MAY 2010

Michael and Declan Phelan

1. On 7 May 2010, the Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into whether Michael and Declan Phelan were in breach of Rule 247 of the Rules of Racing, the allegation being that as owners of ITSALLARACKET (IRE), they placed lay bets against the mare when she ran at Folkestone on 1

APPEAL BOARD RESULT: ORDER OF COSTS (Khalil Burke)

Khalil Burke

Following the withdrawal of Kahlil Burke's appeal against the three year disqualification imposed upon him by the Disciplinary Panel at their enquiry on 9, 10 and 25 November 2009, the Appeal Board confirmed an Order of Costs against Burke for the sum and on terms as agreed by both parties and

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON MONDAY 17TH MAY 2010

Richie McGrath

The Disciplinary Panel suspended Richie McGrath from riding for seven days from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 June 2010 and Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 June 2010. Its reasons are as follows:

In coming to its decision, the Panel took account of the fact that the British Ho

DISCIPLINARY PANEL REASONS FOLLOWING ENQUIRY HEARD ON THURSDAY 20TH MAY 2010

Shelley Bowles and Paul Gargan

1. The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry on 20 May 2010 to consider whether or not Miss Shelley Bowles, a registered owner, had committed a breach of Rule 220(i) of the Rules of Racing, by allowing horses owned by Mr Paul Gargan to be registered and

DEAN MCKEOWN DISCIPLINARY PANEL RESULT

Disciplinary Panel finds "no reason" to reduce Dean McKeown's disqualification

1.On 24 May 2010, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (“the BHA”) reconsidered the appropriateness of the 4 year disqualification it imposed on Dean McKeown on 23 October 2008. This reconsideration took place for the follow

Ian Popham

The Disciplinary Panel held enquiry to establish whether or not Ian Popham, the rider of MIGHTY MOOSE (IRE), placed second, had committed a breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 of the Rules of Racing, concerning his use of the whip when riding in the Elite Helicopters Flying Handicap Steeple Chase at Fontwell on 30th April 2010. The matter was

Jason Maguire

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Jason Maguire, the rider of ROSIE ALL OVER, placed fourth, against the decision of the Stewards at Kelso to find him guilty of improper riding in that he had used his whip causing a minor weal and suspend him from riding for five days, following his riding in the Fleet Bar, Eyemouth

DISCIPLINARY PANEL REASONS FOLLOWING ENQUIRY HEARD ON THURSDAY 13TH MAY 2010

Jason Maguire

1. The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry on 13th May 2010 to consider Jason Maguire’s appeal against the decision of the Kelso Stewards to find him in breach of Schedule (B)6 Paragraph 6.1.1 when he rode ROSIE ALL OVER in the Fleet Bar, Eyemouth Handicap Steeplechase on W

ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON FRIDAY 7TH MAY 2010

Danny Cook

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Danny Cook, the rider of GASPARA (FR), had committed a breach of Rule (B)59.3.2.3 of the Rules of Racing in respect of his having taken the wrong course in the Mint Casino, Torquay Handicap Hurdle at Newton Abbot on

DISCIPLINARY PANEL REASONS FOLLOWING AN ENQUIRY HEARD ON TUESDAY 4TH MAY 2010

Charlotte Kerton / George Prodromou

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Charlotte Kerton, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule (B)59.2 of the Rules of Racing, and whether or not George Prodromou, a licensed trainer,

KING OF DEFENCE / Michael Jarvis

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from KING OF DEFENCE, trained by M A Jarvis, by the Stewards at Kempton after the gelding had finished first in the Timeform Betfair Racing Club Handicap (Div 2) on 31st October 2009. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Ru

William Buick

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by William Buick, the rider of AZMEEL, placed second, in the bet365 Classic Trial, against the decision of the Stewards at Sandown to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for 2 days following an enquiry on 23 April 2010.
The Panel heard evidence from Buick, who was legally represented and

HALICARNASSUS (IRE) / Mick Channon

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from HALICARNASSUS (IRE), trained by Mick Channon, by the Stewards at Newbury after the colt had finished second in the CGA Geoffrey Freer Stakes (Group 3) on 15 August 2009.
The Panel also considered whether or not Channon had committed a breach of Rule 221

Sam Painting

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 29 April 2010 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Mr S Painting, the rider of RED RINGA, unplaced, had committed a breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 of the Rules of Racing, concerning his use of the whip when riding in the Totnes and Bridgetown Races Future Stars Novices’ Hunters’ Steeplechase at Exeter

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HELD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON MONDAY 19TH APRIL 2010

STRATEGIC PLAN (FR) / Laura Young

- Laura Young disqualified for six months and fined £1,000

- STRATEGIC PLAN (FR) disqualified from the Skyvegas.com £100 Welcome Bonus Selling Handicap Hurdle, Plumpton, 23rd March 2009

1. On 19th April 2010 t

GOLDEN SURPRICE (IRE) - DISCIPLINARY PANEL DECISION ON PENALTIES

- Niccolo Rugani, Pierre Carniti and Alessandro Carli each disqualified for three years

- Trainer Aldo Locatelli fined £500

1. On 26-28 January 2010, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) conducted an enquiry into allegations of breach of the Rules of Racin

COLIN CRAIG, DANIEL CRAIG, TIM CONNOCK & EDWARD TOLLER

- Colin and Daniel Craig excluded for two years
- Tim Connock and Edward Toller excluded for 12 months

1. On 15th April 2010 the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) enquired into the alleged refusal of Messrs. Colin Craig, Daniel Craig, T

Adam Wedge

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Mr Adam Wedge, an amateur rider, against the decision of the Stewards at Huntingdon to find him in breach of Rule (D)41 of the Rules of Racing and to fine him £140 in respect of his failure to fulfil his engagement to ride ROSIE RAYMOND at Huntingdon on 7 March 2010.

The Panel noted that Mr Wedge ha

Robert Kirk

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Mr Robert Kirk, an amateur rider, against the decision of the Stewards at Huntingdon to find him in breach of Rule (D)41 of the Rules of Racing and to fine him £140 in respect of his failure to fulfil his engagement to ride LILY KATE at Huntingdon on 7 March 2010.

The Panel noted that Mr Kirk had b

JOSIAH BARTLETT (IRE) / Ian Williams

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority had an enquiry on 22

April 2010 to consider whether or not Ian Williams, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule (F)96.2 of the Rules of Racing in respect of declaring JOSIAH BARTLETT (IRE) to run in two races on the same day: namely the Sponsor A Race At W

STARKSIE (IRE) / Evan Williams

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Evan Williams, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule (C)17 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office by noon 5 days before running, that STARKSIE (IRE) had been gelded. The failure to comply with Rule (C

KAYFTON PETE / Reg Hollinshead

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Reg Hollinshead, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule (C)17 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office by noon 5 days before running, that KAYFTON PETE had been gelded. The failure to comply with Rule (C

KRUGUYROVA (FR) - Bet Multiples – Betdaq Handicap Steeple Chase

The British Horseracing Authority considered the report of the enquiry into the withdrawal of the top weight, KRUGUYROVA (FR), trained by C R Egerton, from the Bet Multiples – Betdaq Handicap Steeple Chase at Doncaster on 12 December 2009. The matter was referred to the British Horsera

MON MOME (FR) - Coral Welsh National

The British Horseracing Authority considered the report of the enquiry into the withdrawal of the top weight, MON MOME (FR), trained by Miss V Williams, from the Coral Welsh National (A Handicap Steeple Chase) at Chepstow on 28 December 2009.
The matter was referred to the British Horseracing Authority by the

SKIPPERS BRIG (IRE) - Victorchandler.com Handicap Chase

The British Horseracing Authority considered the report of the enquiry into the withdrawal of the top weight, SKIPPERS BRIG (IRE), trained by N G Richards, from the Victorchandler.com Handicap Chase at Ayr on Saturday 13th February. The matter was referred to the British Horseracing Authority

COMPLY OR DIE (IRE) - The Sportingbet.com Grimthorpe Handicap Chase

The British Horseracing Authority considered the report of the enquiry into the withdrawal of the top weight, COMPLY OR DIE (IRE), trained by D E Pipe, from the Sportingbet.com Grimthorpe Handicap Chase at Doncaster on Saturday 6th March. The matter was referred to the British Hors

John Ryan / SISTERS WARNING

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not J Ryan, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule (C)33.3 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the administration of a substance, other than normal feed and water by mouth, to SISTERS WARNING in the official racecourse stables at Wolverhampton racecourse on 20 November 2009 prior

Chris Wall / TAKE THE MICKY

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from TAKE THE MICKY, trained by C F Wall, by the Stewards at Lingfield after the gelding had finished unplaced in the Betdaq the Betting Exchange Handicap on 2 January 2010. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Rule (A)74 of the

Denis O’Regan

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Denis O’Regan, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule (D)33 of the Rules of Racing, in that he sent four text messages during the period between half an hour before the first race and the start of the last race on Tuesday 24 November 2009.

Having considered the evide

Jonathan Jarrett

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the sample of urine provided by Mr Jonathan Jarrett, an Amateur Rider, at Stratford racecourse on 9 March 2009.

Mr Jarrett’s sample from Stratford was found to contain frusemide, a diuretic and a Banned Substance listed in Part 2 of Appendix P to the Rules of Racing. Having consi

Richard Hughes

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Richard Hughes, the rider of KING SUPREME (IRE), against the decision of the Stewards at Kempton to suspend him from riding for 10 days, following an enquiry on 24 March 2010. The suspension was as a result of a finding of a breach of Rule (B)54.4 (Improper Riding) in that he had cantered KING S

DAVID REYNOLDS DISCIPLINARY PANEL HEARING – RESULT AND REASONS

1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 29 March 2010 to consider whether or not Mr David Reynolds, a part-owner of THE SCORCHING WIND (IRE), had committed a breach of Rules (A)30 and (A)32 of the Rules of Racing. He was alleged to have punched Kieron Fallon, the rider o

Richard Hannon / PONT DE NUIT

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from PONT DE NUIT, trained by R Hannon, by the Stewards at Southwell after the gelding had finished unplaced in the betdaq.co.uk Nursery Handicap Stakes on 11 November 2009. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Rule (A)74 of the Rule

Andrew Heffernan

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Andrew Heffernan, the rider of MOTU (IRE), unplaced, had committed a breach of Schedule (B)6 Part 2 of the Rules of Racing, concerning his use of the whip when riding in the Barrie & Janice Faulkner Silver Wedding Handicap Stakes on 15 February 2010. The matter was referred

Charlotte Kerton

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Charlotte Kerton, the rider of SWEET APPLAUSE (IRE), placed first in the Breathe Spa At Marriott Lingfield Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Lingfield to suspend her from riding for 1 day, following an enquiry on 24 February 2010. The suspension was as a result of

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2010

Gary Moore/ FAJITA/ ENTHUSIUS/ JAFARU

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from:
1. FAJITA, by the Stewards at Newmarket after the colt had finished first in the Bishop’s Stortford Football Club Claiming Stakes on 28th August 2009;<

In absence:

Alan Jones/ THETEARSTHATICRY (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from THETEARSTHATICRY (IRE), trained by Alan Jones, by the Stewards at Newton Abbot after the gelding had finished unplaced in the Happy Birthday Tony Novices Hurdle on 1st September 2009. The Panel also considered whether or n

RESULTS OF ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2010

In absences:

Worcester Racecourse

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Worcester Racecourse Ltd, the Managing Executive of Worcester Racecourse, had committed breaches of Rule 80 (ii) (a) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Rule 80 (ii) (b), BHA Ge

Eric Wheeler / EVEN BOLDER

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from EVEN BOLDER, trained by E A Wheeler, by the Stewards at Brighton after the gelding had finished unplaced in the Comfort Controls 25 Years Saving You Energy Handicap on 15th October 2009. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under

RESULT OF AN APPEAL HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2010

Sam Thomas
The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Sam Thomas, the rider of WINTERWOOD (IRE), the winner of the Bet totepool To Support Your Sport Handicap Hurdle Race, against the decision of the Stewards at Warwick to suspend him from riding for 1 day, following an enquiry on 13 Febr

RESULTS OF ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2010

Michael Wigham / SENDRENI (FR)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Michael Wigham, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction C9, headed “Code of Medication Practice for Horses in Training”, in res

Dane O’Neill

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the sample of urine provided by Dane O'Neill, a licensed jockey, at Redcar on 3 October 2009. O’Neill’s sample was found to contain alcohol in a concentration above the threshold level permitted in urine under Schedule (D)3 of the Rules of Racing.

Having considered the evidence, the Panel accepted an admission from O’Ne

Ralph Beckett / LARKHAM (IRE)

APPEAL BOARD REASONS

1. On 2nd February 2010 the Appeal Board (“the Board”) allowed Ralph Beckett’s appeal against a penalty of £4,000 for an admitted breach of Rule 53 of the Rules of Racing, to the extent of reducing the penalty to £2,250. The Board ordered the return of Beckett’s deposit and made a modest order of £2

RESULT OF AN APPEAL HEARD BY THE APPEAL BOARD ON TUESDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2010

LARKHAM (USA) / Ralph Beckett

The Appeal Board of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by Ralph Beckett, the trainer of LARKHAM (USA), against a decision made by the Disciplinary Panel on 25 November 2009 to fine him £4,000.

Having heard legal representation on behalf of

Russell Price

1. On 12 November 2009, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) conducted an enquiry into an allegation that Russell Price, a licensed trainer was in breach of Rule 51(i) of the Rules of Racing because he had failed to take sufficient care of two horses for which he was said to be responsible, COMMON WORLD (USA) and PIVOTAL EXPRESS (IRE).

AN APPLICATION CONSIDERED BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 2010

Fergal Lynch

1. Fergal Lynch has applied for an extension of time for payment of £50,000 which he was fined as part of the plea bargain made on 23 June 2009 and formally endorsed at a hearing before the Panel two days later. He then agreed to pay this by 24 December 2009. He now applies for this t

RESULTS OF ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 14TH JANUARY 2010

Folkestone Racecourse

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not the Managing Executive of Folkestone Racecourse had committed breaches of Rule (F)15.2 of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Rule (F)15.3 and BHA General Instruction (BHAGI) 11.1, headed “Requirements for t