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Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

Eddie Ahern Whip Enquiry

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 20th December 2007, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Eddie Ahern, the rider of MARSAM (IRE), placed second, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip,’ concerning his use of the whip when riding in the Buy Tic

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RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HELD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2007

1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 7th December 2007, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Peter Niven, a licensed trainer, Robert Tierney, a registered owner, and Mrs Janet Tierney, who was not subject to the Rules of Racing&

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Eddie Ahern

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 6th December 2007, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Eddie Ahern, the rider of STORM PATH (IRE), unplaced, had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his use of

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John Gosden

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 6th December 2007 to consider whether or not JHM Gosden, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerning his failure

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John Quinn

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 6th December 2007 to consider whether or not John Quinn, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (iv) of the Orders and Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office by noon five days before running, that HAWK MOUNTAIN

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ARABIE

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 22nd November 2007 into a report that ARABIE, trained by B R Summers, had refused to race in the New Bramham Hall For Conferences & Banqueting Novices’ Hurdle Race at Wetherby on 3rd November 2007. This matter was referred to the British Horseracing Authority by the Wetherby Stewards f

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Gareth Thomas

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 22nd November 2007 to consider whether or not Gareth Thomas, in the light of the undertaking on his application for his Steeple Chase and Hurdle race Jockey’s Licence for 2007/08, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii) (a) of the Rules of Racing, by failing to attend on

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John Harris Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 29th November 2007, considered an appeal lodged by John Harris, the trainer of OURS (IRE), placed second in the Book Online At wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Stakes at Wolverhampton on 17th November, against the decision of the Stewards to find that the winne

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Francis Norton

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 29th November 2007 held an enquiry into two samples of breath provided by Francis Norton, a licensed jockey, at Newmarket on 3rd November 2007.

Norton’s samples of breath were found to contain alcohol in a concentration at or above the threshold level for breath samples under Part 1 of

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Sam Hitchcott

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 29th November 2007 held an enquiry into two samples of breath provided by S Hitchcott, a licensed jockey, at Newmarket on 3rd November 2007.

Hitchcott’s samples of breath were found to contain alcohol in a concentration above the threshold level for breath samples under Part 1 of Appendi

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Dane O’Neill

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 29th November 2007 held an enquiry into two samples of breath provided by Dane O’Neill, a licensed jockey, at Newmarket on 3rd November 2007.

O’Neill’s samples of breath were found to contain alcohol in a concentration above the threshold level for breath samples under Part 1 of Appendix

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William Carson

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 22nd November 2007 to consider an objection under Rule 65 of the Rules of Racing to BAAN (USA), placed fourth in the John Smith’s Ciswo Apprentice Handicap at Nottingham on 14th August, on the grounds that William Carson, the rider, was not the holder of a curren

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Kahlil Burke

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 22nd November 2007 to consider whether or not Kahlil Burke, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 97 (xiii) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to honour, within twelve days of the meeting, payment for his successful claiming of WEL

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Martin Dwyer Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 15th November 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Martin Dwyer, the rider of MAGROOM, placed second in the Bet Now At centrebet.com Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Wolverhampton to suspend him from riding for three days, following an

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Timmy Murphy / Nick Gifford Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 15 November 2007, considered appeals lodged by Timmy Murphy, the rider, and Nick Gifford, the trainer of ASHLEYS PETALE, unplaced in the AYH plc Mares’ Only Intermediate Open National Hunt Flat Race, against the decision of the Stewards a

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Peter Makin Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 8th November 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Peter Makin, the trainer of CLASSIC DESCENT, placed first in the Prestige Vehicles EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 1), against the decision of the Stewards at Newmarket to find that CLASSIC DESCENT had interfered with BLACK RAI

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Graham Gibbons

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 8th November 2007 held an enquiry into two samples of breath provided by Graham Gibbons, a licensed jockey, at Hamilton on 23rd September 2007.

Gibbons’ samples of breath were found to contain alcohol in a concentration above the threshold level for breath samples under Part 1 of App

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Geoff Huffer

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 8th November 2007 to consider whether or not Geoff Huffer, a former licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction C7, headed “Security of Racehorses”, in respect of the administration of a substa

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Tony Carroll / S Agodino

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 8th November 2007 to consider whether or not Tony Carroll, a licensed trainer and Mr S Agodino, a registered owner, had committed a breach of Rule 47B (vi) in respect of their failure to register Mr Nino Akinfora’s and Mr Ron Hill’s respective 12.5% share�

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Garry Woodward

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 8th November 2007 to consider whether or not Garry Woodward, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerning his f

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Evan Williams

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 8th November 2007 to consider whether or not Evan Williams, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerning his fai

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CHESTNUT CHARLIE (IRE) OBJECTION

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 8th November 2007 to consider an objection under Rule 181 (i) of the Rules of Racing to CHESTNUT CHARLIE (IRE), trained by Lindsay Woods in Ireland and owned by Mr T McGowan, placed second in the Betrescue antepostmag.com Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race at

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Appeal by Michael O’Connell, PJ Benson, Ryan Mania, Ewan Whillans, Michael Murphy and Felix de Giles

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 25th October 2007, considered an appeal lodged by PJ Benson, the rider of JUST SMOKIE in the Pertemps People Development Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race,

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Peter Bowen - Yes Sir / Always Waining / Ripalong Lad
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 25 October 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from

(i) YES SIR (IRE) after the gelding had finished first in the Ashleybank Investments Future Champion Novices’ Chase at Ayr on 21st April 2007.
(ii) ALWAYS WAINING (IRE) aft

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Mark Doyle / Zantero

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 25 October 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from ZANTERO, trained by M A Doyle, by the Stewards at Chepstow after the gelding had finished first in the Whitland Engineering Claiming Stakes on 15 June 2007.

The urine of the horse was found to

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Angel Monserrate-Jacobs

The British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 25th October 2007 to consider a request from Mr Angel Monserrate-Jacobs that the 10 year disqualification placed upon him in 1998 under Rules 220 (viii) and (iii) of the Rules of Racing be lifted.

Having considered the evidence, including written representation from Monserrate-Jacobs, w

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Eddie Ahern Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by Eddie Ahern, the rider of EGLEVSKI (IRE), placed fourth in the Goodwood House Stakes (Handicap), against the decision of the Stewards at Goodwood to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for two days, following an enquiry on 26

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Objection: RED WINE and DASHEENA

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider objections under Rule 170 (v) of the Rules of Racing, to those horses listed below, on the grounds that Robbie Egan, the rider of the respective horses below, was not a holder of a current licence to ride issued by any Recognised Turf Au

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Peter Bowen / CONTACT DANCER (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 27th September 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from CONTACT DANCER (IRE), trained by Peter Bowen, by the Stewards at Sedgefield after the gelding had finished first in the Benfield Renault Novices’ Chase on 1st May 2007.

The urine o

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Mr R O Oliver / MISTER CLUB ROYAL

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 27th September 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from MISTER CLUB ROYAL, owned by Mr R O Oliver, by the Stewards at Newton Abbot after the gelding had finished second in the Teign Suite Restaurant Hunters’ Chase on 10th May 2007.
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Jamie Osborne

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 27th September 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Osborne, the trainer of SIX OF DIAMONDS (IRE), placed first in the Bet Live @ williamhill.com Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Bath to find that SIX OF DIAMONDS (IRE) had interfered with GOLD

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William Buick

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 27th September 2007, held an enquiry to establish whether or not W Buick, the rider of QADAR (IRE), unplaced, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Ladbrokes Portland at Doncaster on 15th September 2007. This matter w

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Liam Jones Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 18th September 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Liam Jones, the rider of LA BELLE JOANNIE, unplaced, against the decision of the Stewards at Leicester to find him guilty of Rule 221B(i) in the light of Instruction G1 headed "Starting" in that he had entered the wrong star

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Gerard Faulkner and Brian Kelly

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider an objection to MILTON STAR (IRE), trained by John Harris and owned by Gerard Faulkner and Brian Kelly (under the name of the Northern Racing Syndicate), placed third in the John Smith’s Handicap at Newcastle on 10th October 2006

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Gary Moore Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 13th September 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Gary Moore, the trainer of IDRIS (GER), against the decision of the Sandown Stewards on 27th April 2007, to impose a fine of £600 upon him in respect of his comment, when asked by a Stipendiary Steward, that ID

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John Hills / Lemonette (USA)

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from LEMONETTE (USA), trained by John Hills, by the Stewards at Wolverhampton after the filly had finished first in the Bonusprint.com Maiden Stakes (Div II) on 2nd March 2007. The Panel also conside

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Miss Karen Waldron / Milton Des Bieffes (FR)

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken MILTON DES BIEFFES (FR), trained by Mrs Karen Waldron, by the Stewards at Warwick after the gelding had finished second in the cantorspreadfair.com Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race on 11

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Michael Dods / Five Wishes

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 into the analysis of the blood that was taken from FIVE WISHES, trained by Michael Dods, at Catterick after the filly had passed a stalls test on 8th June 2007.

The blood of the horse was found to contain acepromazine, which is a pro

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Simon Lewis / Psycho Cat

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider whether or not Simon Lewis, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction C7, headed “Security of Racehorses”, in respect of the administration of a substan

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Mr T Faulkner / Glenalla River (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider an objection lodged to GLENALLA RIVER (IRE), owned by Mr T Faulkner, placed second in the Mens Open race at the Brecon and Talybont Point to Point on 25 March 2007, on the grounds that the gelding was not qualified to start

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Jonathan Farrelly

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider whether or not Jonathan Farrelly, a conditional jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 109 (ii) of the Rules of Racing in that he incorrectly claimed a 7lb allowance, rather than a 5lb allowance, when he rode FREEDOM OF CHOICE (IRE) at

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Alan Swinbank

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider whether or not Alan Swinbank, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerning his failure

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George Charlton

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider whether or not George Charlton, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerning his fail

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Gordon Gallagher

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider whether Mr Gordon Gallagher, an Amateur Rider, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (viii) of the Rules of Racing in respect of his attempted use of his brother’s Irish Medical Record Book at Wincanton on 1st May 2007.

Having considered the evide

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R Wainwright

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider an objection under Regulation 85 of the Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing to ELA FIGURA, owned by Mr R Wheelwright, placed first in the Champagne Birthday Open Race at Huntingdon on 4th August 2007, on the grounds that the gelding was ineligibl

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Anabel King

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 13th September 2007 to consider whether or not Mrs Anabel King, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction C7, headed “Security of Racehorses”, in respect of the administration of a substance,

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Neil Callan

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 6th September 2007, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Neil Callan, the rider of the winner MAKE HASTE (IRE), had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Charles Elsey Memorial Handicap Stakes at Beverley on 26th August 2007. This

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Paddy Brennan

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 6 September 2007 to consider whether or not P J Brennan, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 140B of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction F5, headed “Use of Mobile Telephones by Riders, Master Jockeys’ Valets and Master Valet’s Assistants

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Uttoxeter Racecourse

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 16th August 2007 to consider whether or not Uttoxeter Leisure and Development Company Ltd, the Managing Executive of Uttoxeter Racecourse, had committed breaches of Rule 80 (ii) (a) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Rule 80 (ii) (b) and BHA General Instructio

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Seb Sanders Appeal Result

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 9 August 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Seb Sanders, the rider of LAKE POET (IRE), placed second in the Bank of Scotland Investment Service Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Goodwood to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him f

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Micky Fenton Appeal Result

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2nd August 2007, considered an appeal lodged by M Fenton, the rider of BOPPYS DANCER, unplaced in the TurfTV A Matter Of Course Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Musselburgh to suspend him from riding for six days, following an enquiry on

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Stephen Spice

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider whether or not Stephen Spice, a point-to-point rider, had committed a breach of Regulations 170 (v) and (vi) (c) of the HRA Regulations for Point-to-Point Steeple Chases in respect of his failure to provide details in the Declaration of Health which accompanied his application for a

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Owyn Nelmes Objection

The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider an objection under Rule 170 (v) of the Rules of Racing to those horses listed below on the grounds that Owyn Nelmes, the rider of the respective horses, incorrectly claimed a riding allowance of 3lbs and therefore in each case the horse carried le

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Howard Johnson

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider whether or not Howard Johnson, a licensed trainer, had committed breaches of the following Rules:

i) Rule 195 (i) (d) – in that payments from his Stable Percentage Money for the period ending 4th November 2006 were made to employees who were neither currently employed by him

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Dick Allan

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry to consider whether or not Dick Allan, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (i) of the Orders and Rules of Racing, concerning his failure to return to the Racing Calendar Office, by the date stipulated on the forms, his Horses in Training Returns for the months of January,

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David Evans

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider whether or not David Evans, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (iv) of the Orders and Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure, despite two previous letters on the same subject in the last 12 months, to notify the Racing Calendar Office that W

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Evan Williams

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider whether or not R E R Williams, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (iv)of the Orders and Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure, despite three previous letters on the same subject in the last 12 months, to notify the Racing Calendar Office

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Howard Johnson

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider whether or not Howard Johnson, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (iv) of the Orders and Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure, despite four previous letters on the same subject in the last 12 months, to notify the Racing Calendar Office

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John Wilson

The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider an objection under Regulation 85 of the HRA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing to EXTRA COVER (IRE), owned by Mr John Wilson, placed third in the Brampton Open Race at Huntingdon on 2nd June 2007, on the grounds that the gelding was ineligible to b

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T Dawson

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider whether or not T C Dawson, the owner of WEST END ROCKER (IRE) had committed a breach of Regulation 35 (i) (c) of the HRA Regulations for Point to Point Steeple Chases, in the light of paragraph 2A to Appendix B, headed “Passport Instructions”, concerning his failure to check

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Brendan Powell

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider whether or not Brendan Powell, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 234 of the Orders and Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to ensure that OPTIMUS (USA) carried the correct sponsorship branding at Windsor on 7th May 2007.

Having considered the e

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John Best

The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) held an enquiry on 26th July 2007 to consider whether or not J Best, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerning his failure to chec

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Jamie Spencer

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA, on 26th July 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Spencer, the rider of the winner HAZELNUT in the Bass Smooth Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Newmarket to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for one day.

The Panel heard evidence from Spencer and

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MICHAEL WIGHAM / BRETT DOYLE APPEAL

Published: Wednesday 18 Jul 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Brett Doyle, the rider, and Michael Wigham, the trainer of SILVER HOTSPUR, against the decision of the Newmarket Stewards on 22nd June 2007 to find Doyle in breach of Rule 157 and suspend him from riding for 28 days, to find Wigham in breach of Rule

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TONY CULHANE, DEAN MERNAGH, GARY LYONS AND DAVE WATKINS

Published: Monday 09 Jul 2007
RESULT AND REASONS FOLLOWING DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY



CHAIRMAN OF PANEL – MATTHEW LOHN





Tony Culhane / Dean Mernagh / Gary Lyons / Dave Watkins



The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA on 9th July 2007 held an enquiry into possible bre

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Luke Kilgariff

Published: Thursday 05 Jul 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 5th July 2007 to establish whether or not Luke Kilgariff had committed a breach of Regulation 50 (ii) of the HRA Regulations for Point-to-Point Steeple Chases in respect of his riding in the Nick “I’ve Got The Forecast” Scotland Memorial Mens Confined Race and the Shepherd Neame Kent

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William Potter

Published: Thursday 05 Jul 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 5th July 2007 to establish whether or not William Potter had committed a breach of Regulation 50 (ii) of the HRA Regulations for Point to Point Steeple Chases in respect of his riding in the Hiscox Intermediate Race at the Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Point-to-Point on 1st March 2007,

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FRANKIE DETTORI

Published: Thursday 05 Jul 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA, on 5th July 2007, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Frankie Dettori, the rider of the winner RAMONTI (FR), had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his use of the whip in the Queen Anne Stakes

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EVAN WILLIAMS APPEAL

Published: Thursday 05 Jul 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Evan Williams, the trainer of NAOMH AARON (IRE), placed first in the Join WBX.COM For £150 Free Bets Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race, against the decision of the Stewards at Hereford to find that NAOMH AARON (IRE) had interfered with OR SING ABOUT (FR), placed second

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APPEAL BOARD REASONS - ROBERT FITZPATRICK

Published: Thursday 05 Jul 2007
On 16th May 2007 the Appeal Board of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) dismissed Robert Fitzpatrick’s appeal against the decision of the Disciplinary Panel (the Panel) whose ‘Result and Reasons’ were published on 16th February 2007.



The Appeal Board has been asked to give Reasons

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BRYAN SMART / PHILIP ROBINSON APPEAL RESULT

Published: Friday 29 Jun 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA will consider an appeal lodged by Bryan Smart, the trainer of FATHOM FIVE (IRE), placed first in the intercasino.co.uk Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Newmarket to find that FATHOM FIVE (IRE) had interfered with SOHRAAB, placed second and that

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DEAN MCKEOWN APPEAL

Published: Thursday 28 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Dean McKeown, the rider of HITS ONLY CASH, placed fourth in the Freederm Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Yarmouth to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for three days, following an enquiry on 19 June 2007. McKeo

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Hadden Frost / Ron Hodges Appeal

Published: Monday 25 Jun 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Hadden Frost, the rider and Ron Hodges, the trainer of CHEMISE (IRE) against the decision of the Bath Stewards on 10th June 2007 to find Frost in breach of Rule 157 and suspend him from riding for 14 days, to find Hodges in breach of Rule 155(ii) a

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Paul Hanagan

Published: Monday 25 Jun 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry to establish whether or not Paul Hanagan, the rider of the winner ARTDEAL, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the New Evening Fixture Here Next Thursday Claiming Stakes at Beverley on 13th June 2007. This matter was referred to t

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HUGH BOWMAN APPEAL

Published: Thursday 14 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Hugh Bowman, the rider of NEW SEEKER, unplaced, against the decision of the Stewards at Haydock to find him guilty of Rule 221B(i) in the light of Instruction G1 headed "Starting" in that he had entered the wrong starting stall prior to the running of the Bank of Scot

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WILLIAM KNIGHT / PAUL DOE / POSTGRADUATE

Published: Thursday 14 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry to consider whether or not Paul Doe, the rider of POSTGRADUATE (IRE), had committed a breach of Rule 157 or Rule 158, and whether or not William Knight, the trainer was deemed to be in breach of Rule 155 (ii) concerning the running and riding of the gelding in

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DARRYLL HOLLAND APPEAL

Published: Friday 08 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA heard an appeal lodged by Darryll Holland, the rider of LUNCES LAD (IRE), placed fourth in the Vodafone Group Services Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Epsom to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for four days, following an enquiry on 1st June 2007. <

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CHRIS FALOON

Published: Friday 08 Jun 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 8th June 2007 to consider whether or not Christopher Faloon, who had formerly ridden out on a regular basis between about 1st November 2004 and 30th October 2005 for J J Lambe, a licensed trainer in Ireland, had committed a breach of Rule 247 of the Rules of Racing in respect of

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Gyles Smyly / Tihui Two

Published: Friday 08 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 8th June 2007 into a report that TIHUI TWO (IRE), trained by Gyles Smyly, had refused to race in the Letherby & Christopher Beginners’ Chase at Worcester on 15th April 2007. This matter was referred to the HRA by the Worcester Stewards following their enquiry of the same day.<

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EDDIE AHERN

Published: Thursday 07 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA), considered an appeal lodged by Eddie Ahern, the rider of MR CELLOPHANE, placed third in the BOS Magazine Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Yarmouth to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for two days, following an enq

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RICHARD MULLEN

Published: Thursday 07 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) considered an appeal lodged by Richard Mullen, the rider of KAVACHI (IRE), placed third in the Ecologist Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Goodwood to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for two days, following an enquiry on

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PETER NIVEN / ALIBA (IRE)

Published: Tuesday 05 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA), on 5 June 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Peter Niven, the trainer of ALIBA (IRE), against the decision of the Sedgefield Stewards on 23 May to deem him in breach of Rule 155(ii) and to fine him £3000. The Sedgefield Stewards had also found Mr Richard

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TOM QUEALLY / BARNEY CURLEY APPEAL - FULL RESULT AND REASONS

Published: Friday 01 Jun 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA), on 29th May 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Tom Queally, the rider, and Barney Curley, the trainer of ZABEEL PALACE, against the decision of the Nottingham Stewards on 12th May 2007 to find Queally in breach of Rule 15

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TOM QUEALLY / BARNEY CURLEY APPEAL

Published: Tuesday 29 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA), on 29 May 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Tom Queally, the rider, and Barney Curley, the trainer of ZABEEL PALACE, against the decision of the Nottingham Stewards on 12 May 2007 to find Queally in breach of Rule 157 and suspend him from riding

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JIMMY FORTUNE APPEAL

Published: Thursday 24 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Jimmy Fortune, the rider of GREAT AS GOLD (IRE), placed second against the decision of the Stewards at York to find him guilty of improper riding and in breach of Instruction H9 headed "Use of the Whip" in that he used his whip with excessive force and frequency and

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JAMIE SPENCER APPEAL RESULT

Published: Thursday 17 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Spencer, the rider of HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS, who finished seventh in the Bovis Homes Buckhounds Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Ascot following an enquiry on 12th May 2007 to find him in breach of Rule 156(i) of the Rules of Racing for fail

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DECLAN CARROLL / DANIEL TUDHOPE APPEAL RESULT

Published: Thursday 17 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Daniel Tudhope, the rider and Declan Carroll, the trainer of KING OF RHYTHM (IRE) against the decision of the Wolverhampton Stewards on 3 May 2007 to find Tudhope in breach of Rule 157 and suspend him from riding for 14 days, to find Carroll

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ROBBIE FITZPATRICK APPEAL BOARD RESULT

Published: Wednesday 16 May 2007
The Appeal Board of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Robbie Fitzpatrick, a licensed jockey, against the decision of the Disciplinary Panel following its enquiry between 10th and 22nd January 2007 whereby:

The Panel found that Fitzpatrick was in breach of:

1. Rule 243 in resp

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TOM KEDDY / APACHE FORT

Published: Friday 11 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 11th May 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from APACHE FORT, trained by Tom Keddy, by the Stewards at Wolverhampton, after the gelding had finished third in the Pontins.com Classified Stakes on 13th January 2007.

The urine of the horse was

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KATE WALTON / NEVERTIKA (FR)

Published: Friday 11 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 11th May 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from NEVERTIKA (FR), trained by Mrs Kate Walton, by the Stewards at Haydock, after the gelding had finished second in the Red Square Vodka ‘Fixed Brush’ Novices Hurdle Race on 30th December 2006.

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EVAN WILLIAMS / BOB BITES BACK

Published: Friday 11 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 11th May 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from BOB BITES BACK (IRE), trained by Evan Williams, by the Stewards at Ludlow after the gelding had finished first in the Jubilee Maiden Hurdle Race on 8th January 2007.

The urine of the ho

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MARTIN HILL APPEAL

Published: Friday 11 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Martin Hill, the trainer of APEX, placed first in the betdirectpoker.com Get Involved Apprentice Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Southwell on 1st May 2007 to find that APEX had interfered with SUGITANI (USA), placed second, that the interference

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TOM GEORGE APPEAL

Published: Friday 11 May 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Tom George, the trainer of THE WEXFORD MAN (IRE), placed first in the Margaret Douglas Memorial Novices’ Steeple Chase, against the decision of the Stewards at Uttoxeter on 5th May to find that THE WEXFORD MAN (IRE) had interfered with AD MURUM (IRE), placed second, that

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PAUL WEBBER / NO FULL (FR)

Published: Thursday 26 Apr 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from NO FULL (FR), trained by Paul Webber, by the Stewards at Newbury after the gelding had finished second in the Ladbrokes.com Handicap Chase on 25th November 2006. The urine of the horse was found to contain meth

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BRENDAN POWELL / MEN OF DESTINY (IRE)

Published: Thursday 26 Apr 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from MEN OF DESTINY (IRE), trained by Brendan Powell, by the Stewards at Newbury after the gelding had finished second in the cantorspreadfair.com Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race on 26th November 2006. The urine of

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PHILIP HOBBS

Published: Thursday 26 Apr 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) held an enquiry on 26 April 2007 to consider whether or not Philip Hobbs, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 35 (ii) and 36 (i) (b) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the record of vaccinations in the passport of CALLMECOZMO (IRE) when presen

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KAHLIL BURKE / BRAVE DANE (IRE)

Published: Thursday 26 Apr 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry into a report that BRAVE DANE (IRE), trained by Kahlil Burke, had been reluctant to race and pulled up after the first flight of hurdles in the Cadale Lady Riders’ Handicap Hurdle Race at Huntingdon on 14th March 2007. This matter was referred to the HRA by the

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JOSH BYRNE, SHANE KELLY, FRAN FERRIS, PHIL MCENTEE, DAVID NOLAN, AJAZ KHAN ETC - REASONS

Published: Friday 20 Apr 2007
Panel: Tim Charlton QC, The Duke of Roxburghe and Nick Nutting



REASONS FOR DECISIONS



1. On 19 March 2007, the Disciplinary Panel began the hearing of an enquiry into the conduct of a licensed trainer (Philip McEntee), three lic

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JOE FANNING APPEAL

Published: Thursday 19 Apr 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA will consider an appeal lodged by Joe Fanning, the rider of ZAR SOLITARIO, who dead-heated for first place in the ladbrokes.com Kibworth Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Leicester following an enquiry on 12th April 2007 to find him in breach of Rule 156(i) of the Rul

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SHANE KELLY, FRAN FERRIS, JOSH BYRNE, PHIL MCENTEE, DAVID NOLAN, AJAZ KHAN et al. RESULT

Published: Thursday 19 Apr 2007
Please find below the result and the penalties from today’s enquiry (full details of the charges are in the Notes for Editors) – ALL PENALTIES RUN CONCURRENTLY. Detailed reasons for the decision will be available tomorrow.



Fran Ferris’s legal

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MICHAEL WIGHAM

Published: Friday 13 Apr 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 13th April 2007 to consider whether or not Michael Wigham, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 54 (ii) of the Rules of Racing in respect of his failure to submit an application to add Mrs S D Kenyon’s name to the Stable Employees’ Register within 24 hours of the commence

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DON CANTILLON

Published: Friday 13 Apr 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry on 13th April 2007 to consider whether or not Don Cantillon, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Regulation 170 (v) of the HRA Regulations for Point-to-Point Steeple Chases concerning his forging of the owners’ signatures on the Hunters’ Certificates of BE FAIR and GARNETT (IRE).

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DECLAN CARROLL AND DARRYLL HOLLAND APPEAL - FULL REASONS

Published: Wednesday 11 Apr 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA on 5th April 2007, considered an appeal lodged by Darryll Holland, the rider and Declan Carroll, the trainer of SHE’S OUR LASS (IRE) against the decision of the Wolverhampton Stewards on 24 March 2007 to find Holland in breach of Rule 157 and suspend him from

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BRIAN REILLY - APPEAL BOARD REASONS

Published: Tuesday 10 Apr 2007
APPEAL BOARD’S FULL REASONS IN BRIAN REILLY CASE

Appeal Board: Richard Hartley QC, Christopher Hall and Wenty Allendale

On 7th March 2007 the Appeal Board of the HRA dismissed an appeal lodged by Brian Reilly, a licensed jockey, against the decision of the Disciplinary Panel following

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ANTHONY RAMSDEN / ROBERT OWEN / MICKMACMAGOOLE (IRE) - FULL REASONS

Published: Wednesday 04 Apr 2007

Panel: Patrick Hibbert-Foy, Stephen Allday and Matthew Lohn.

Result

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA, on 9th March 2007, held an enquiry to consider whether or not Mr Anthony Ramsden and Mr Robert Owen, part-owners of MICKMACMAGOOLE (IRE) (IR

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JAMIE SPENCER APPEAL

Published: Friday 09 Mar 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Spencer, the rider of BLUE MONKEY (IRE), placed third in the Bonusprint.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Wolverhampton to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for two days, following an enquir

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SAM JONES

Published: Friday 09 Mar 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry to establish whether or not Sam Jones, the rider of TROGLODYTE, placed second, had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his use of the whip when riding in the Shepherd Developments Novices’ Hurdle Race a

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ANTHONY RAMSDEN / ROBERT OWEN / MICKMACMAGOOLE (IRE)

Published: Friday 09 Mar 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA held an enquiry to consider whether or not Anthony Ramsden and Robert Owen, part-owners of MICKMACMAGOOLE (IRE), had each committed a breach of:
Rule 112 (iii) - in that they had not registered the correct ownership of MICKMACMAGOOLE (IRE) with Horseracing Ir

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JAMIE MOORE APPEAL

Published: Thursday 08 Mar 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Moore, the rider of RUNNING HOT, placed fourth in the Southern FM Novices’ Handicap Chase, against the decision of the Stewards at Plumpton to suspend him from riding for eight days, following an enquiry on 26th February 2007. This suspension was as a re

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JIMMY QUINN APPEAL

Published: Thursday 08 Mar 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Jimmy Quinn, the rider of EVA SONEVA SO FAST (IRE), placed second in the Go Pontin’s Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Wolverhampton to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for one day, following an enquiry on 2nd Ma

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BRIAN REILLY APPEAL BOARD RESULT

Published: Wednesday 07 Mar 2007

The Appeal Board of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Brian Reilly, a licensed jockey, against the decision of the Disciplinary Panel following its enquiry on 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th and 27th November and 11th December 2006 whereby:

1. The Panel found Reilly to be in breach of:

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DALE GIBSON APPEAL RESULT

Published: Friday 23 Feb 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Dale Gibson, the rider of FOURSQUARE FLYER (IRE), placed first in the Go Pontin’s Median Auction Maiden Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Wolverhampton to find that FOURSQUARE FLYER (IRE) had interfered with KILGARY (USA), placed second and that the

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ROBERT WINSTON / FRAN FERRIS / LUKE FLETCHER / ROBBIE FITZPATRICK / IAN NICHOLL - RESULTS AND REASONS

Published: Friday 16 Feb 2007

RESULT AND REASONS FOLLOWING DISCIPLINARY PANEL ENQUIRY.

CHAIRMAN OF PANEL - TIM CHARLTON QC

Robbie Fitzpatrick / Robert Winston / Luke Fletcher / Fran Ferris / Ian Nicholl / Kim Evans / Paul Glendenning /Joanne Roberts / Tegan Wilde<

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VICKY HAIGH

Published: Thursday 15 Feb 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority held an enquiry on 15th February 2007 to consider whether or not Miss Vicky Haigh, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerni

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NICK LITTMODEN APPEAL

Published: Thursday 15 Feb 2007

The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by Nick Littmoden, the trainer of REACHING OUT (IRE), placed first in the Canvas Prints From bonusprint.com Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Lingfield Park to find that REACHING OUT (IRE) had interfered with TOUS LES DEUX, placed second

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GERARD BUTLER / ALL THE GOOD (IRE)

Published: Thursday 15 Feb 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) held an enquiry on 15 February 2007 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from ALL THE GOOD (IRE), trained by G A Butler, by the Stewards at Salisbury after the colt had finished fourth in the Salisbury Printing Company Ltd Handicap St

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RICHARD GUEST / RICHARD DALTON / LOUISE TIDMAN

Published: Thursday 15 Feb 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA will hold an enquiry to consider whether or not Richard Guest, a licensed trainer, Richard Dalton and Louise Tidman, registered stable employees of Guest, have committed a breach of Rule 201 (vi) of the Rules of Racing in light of their convictions of a criminal offence

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CHRISTOPHER WILLETT

Published: Thursday 25 Jan 2007
The HRA held an enquiry on 25th January 2007 to consider a request from Mr Christopher Willett that the 20 year disqualification placed upon him in 1989 under Rule 201 (vii) of the Rules of Racing and Regulation 102 (vi) of the Arabian Racing Regulations be lifted.

Having considered the evidence, including written r

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MARCO BOTTI APPEAL

Published: Thursday 25 Jan 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the HRA considered an appeal lodged by MARCO Botti, the trainer of SILVER MITZVA, against the decision of the Kempton Stewards on 16th December 2006, to impose a fine of £130 upon him in respect of SILVER MITZVA’s incorrect vaccination record.

Having considered the evidence, including a wr

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JAMIE SPENCER / SEAMUS O'DONNELL

Published: Monday 08 Jan 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA), on 8th January 2007, held an enquiry to consider whether or not Jamie Spencer, the rider of MICKMACMAGOOLE (IRE), had committed a breach of Rule 157 or Rule 158, and whether or not Seamus O’Donnell, an Irish licensed trainer and trainer of MICKMACMAGO

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VINCE SMITH

Published: Friday 05 Jan 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) held an enquiry on 5 January 2007 to consider whether or not V Smith, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 144 (ii) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the double declaration of HILLTOP FANTASY to run in both the Kempton For Conferences Banded Stakes and th

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J M PLASSCHAERT

Published: Friday 05 Jan 2007
The Disciplinary Panel of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (HRA) held an enquiry on 5th January 2007 to consider whether or not J M Plasschaert, a licensed trainer in Belgium, had committed a breach of Rule 221 B (i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction C7, headed “Security of Racehorses”, subsection “Restrictions on

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