Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2009

Danny Cook

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not Danny Cook, the rider of OUR VIC (IRE), had committed a breach of Rule (B)59.3.2.3 of the Rules of Racing. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Cheltenham Stewards follow

RESULTS OF AN ENQUIRY AND AN APPLICATION HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2009

INSIDE STORY (IRE) / Edward Frost

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not Edward Frost, a registered Stable Employee, had committed a breach of Rule 247 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his laying to lose I

FLAWED GENIUS / K A Ryan

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into a report that FLAWED GENIUS, trained by K A Ryan, had refused to race in the Bet Champions League Football – Betdaq Claiming Stakes at Lingfield on 25 November 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Lingfield Stewards following their enquiry of the same day, because the hor

RESULTS OF AN ENQUIRY AND AN APPLICATION HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2009

TRIMLESTOWN (IRE) / Paul Doe

The Disciplinary Panel considered an application from the British Horseracing Authority regarding the decision of the Wolverhampton Stewards to find Paul Doe, the rider of TRIMLESTOWN (IRE), trained by Peter Evans in breach of Rule

RESULT OF ENQUIRIES HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2009

In absence:

TRIMLESTOWN (IRE) / Leighton Brookes

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry to consider whether or not Mr L G Brookes, a registered owner, had committed a breach of Rule 247 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his laying to lo

RESULT OF AN APPEAL AND ENQUIRY HELD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER 2009

Dr Marwan Koukash / CE Risk, Safety & Security Handicap Stakes

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Dr Marwan Koukash, the owner of WICKED DAZE (IRE), placed first in the CE Risk, Safety & Security Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Wolverha

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2009

In absence:

LARKHAM (USA) / Ralph Beckett

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 25 November 2009 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from LARKHAM (USA), trained by Ralph Beckett, by the Stewards at Newbury after

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2009

KAHLIL BURKE

1. On 9 and 10 November 2009, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry into allegations that Kahlil Burke, a former licensed trainer, was in breach of the Rules of Racing over passport entries for equine flu vaccinations of thirteen horses

RESULT OF AN APPEAL HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2009

In absence:

SKEEMAH / Hughie Morrison

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by H Morrison, the trainer of SKEEMAH, against the decision of the Exeter Stewards to fine him £280, (this being Morrison’s second offence wi

AN APPLICATION HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2009

Seb Sanders / Sir Mark Prescott / HARRIS TWEED

On 25 November 2009, the Disciplinary Panel considered an application from the British Horseracing Authority regarding the decision of the Wolverhampton Stewards to find Seb Sanders, the rider of HARRIS TWEED, trained by Sir Mark Prescott in breach of R

In Absences

DELEGATOR / Saeed Bin Suroor

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will hold an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from DELEGATOR, trained by Saeed Bin Suroor, at Goodwood after the colt won the Totesport.com Celebration Mile on 29 August 2009.

The Horseracing Forensic Laboratory has reported that

In Absences:

DELEGATOR / Saeed Bin Suroor

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will hold an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from DELEGATOR, trained by Saeed Bin Suroor, at Goodwood after the colt won the Totesport.com Celebration Mile on 29 August 2009.

The Horseracing Forensic Laboratory has report

Tom Keddy / PEDASUS (USA)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from PEDASUS (USA), trained by Tom Keddy, by the Stewards at Kempton after the gelding had finished unplaced in the Digibet.com Maiden Stakes on 25 March 2009. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Rule 180 (ii) of the possible dis

An application by Darren Williams for a Flat Jockey’s licence

Introduction

1. Mr Darren Mark Williams (“Mr Williams”) is aged 31 and is a professional flat jockey, with over 200 career winners. By written application dated
17 September 2009, Mr Williams sought to renew his jockey’s licence following a three month disqualification imposed by the Discip

AN ENQUIRY TO BE HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON MONDAY 9TH AND TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2009

Kahlil Burke

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will hold an enquiry to consider whether or not Kahlil Burke, formerly a licensed trainer, has committed the following (old) Rules of Racing:

Rule 35 in that he caused or permitted 13 horses

Thursday 29th October, for immediate release

At the meeting of the Licensing Committee this morning, in consideration of Darren Williams’ application for a Flat Jockeys Licence, the Committee has decided that it is not prepared to grant the application. The Committee has confirmed that reasons for its decision will be available in the next 7 days.

Paul S

Simon Dow / Curtains

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from CURTAINS, trained by Simon Dow, by the Stewards at Brighton after the filly had finished first in the European Breeders’ Fund Maiden Stakes on 7 June 2009.

The urine of the horse was found to contain dexamethasone, which is a

Roger Gambarini / Tayarat
30 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 30 September 2009, considered an appeal lodged by Mr R J Gambarini, the owner of TAYARAT (IRE), placed first in the Carol Wille Memorial Novices’ Hurdle Race (Div II), against the decision of the Stewards at Plumpton to find that the winner TAYARAT (IRE) had interfered with R

Mark Rimmer / Magnitude
30 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 30 September 2009 considered an appeal lodged by M E Rimmer, the trainer of MAGNITUDE, against the decision of the Huntingdon Stewards on 31 August 2009 to deem him in breach of Rule 155(ii) of the Rules of Racing and to fine him £3000. The Huntingdon Stewards also found that T

Sophie Doyle
24 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 24 September 2009 considered an appeal lodged by Miss S Doyle, the rider of SIR LOIN, unplaced, in the williamhill.com/bonus25 – Get £25 Free Bet Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Wolverhampton to find her guilty of careless riding and to

James Doyle
16 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 16 September 2009 considered a report concerning the objection that was made by the Clerk of the Scales to James Doyle, the rider of WELL OF ECHOES, who finished fourth in the Colemans Hatch Handicap Stakes (Div II) at Lingfield Park on 4 September 2009. WELL OF ECHOES was later disqualif

Eddie Ahern
10 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by Eddie Ahern, the rider of CRYSTAL MOMENTS, placed fifth in the EBF Chichester Observer Fillies’ Stakes against the decision of the Stewards at Goodwood following an enquiry on 30 August 2009 to find him in breach of Rule 156(i) of the Rules of Raci

William Hinge
10 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 10 September 2009 to consider whether or not Mr William Hinge, a registered owner, had committed a breach of Rule 247 (iii) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his laying to lose with Betfair SPOOF MASTER (IRE), in which he was a joint

Jeremy Noseda
4 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 4 September 2009, considered an appeal lodged by J Noseda, the trainer of STRONG STORM (USA), placed first in the Eastern Daily Press Claiming Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Great Yarmouth to find that STRONG STORM (USA) had interfered with SIX

Alex Hales
4 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 4 September 2009 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from SEGAL (IRE), trained by A Hales, by the Stewards at Hereford after the gelding had finished first in the Rose & Lion in Bromyard Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race on 30 April 2009.

The

Michael Smith
4 September 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 4 September 2009 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from ATHOSS, owned and trained by Mr R M Smith, by the Stewards at Perth after the gelding had finished second in the Young Horse PTP Championship Novices’ Hunters’ Chase on 14 May 2009; and

Eddie Ahern
27 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to establish whether or not Eddie Ahern, the rider of LAYLA’S BOY, unplaced, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the totesport Home Of Pool Betting E.B.F Maiden Stakes on 22 August 2009. The matter was referred to the Authorit

Richard Hughes
27 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to establish whether or not Richard Hughes, the rider of BIG AUDIO (IRE), placed first, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Weatherbys Bank Stonehenge Stakes on 21 August 2009. The matter was referre

William Haggas / TANTO FAZ (IRE)
27 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from TANTO FAZ (IRE), trained by W J Haggas, by the Stewards at Ripon after the gelding had finished first in the Ripon, Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap Stakes on 17 May 2009. The

Paul Cole / GENERAL ELLIOT(IRE) & KATE SKATE
27 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from GENERAL ELIOTT (IRE), trained by P F I Cole, by the Stewards at Ascot after the gelding had finished first in the Britain’s Got Talent Paradise Stakes on 29 April 2009; and from KATE SKATE, b

Patrick Chamings / WRIGHTY ALMIGHTY (IRE)
27 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from WRIGHTY ALMIGHTY (IRE), trained by P R Chamings, by the Stewards at Brighton after the gelding had finished third in the Play Blackjack at Totesportcasino.com Handicap Stakes on 22

Frankie Dettori
20 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by L Dettori, the rider of FROZEN POWER (IRE), the winner of the Carmen Wines Nursery Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Salisbury to suspend him from riding for 4 days, following an enquiry on 12 August 2009. The

DON'T PANIC (IRE)
20 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered a request from Mr D Allan on behalf of Mr A B S Webb, the owner of DON’T PANIC (IRE), that the restriction on entering and running the gelding in any race run under the Rules of Racing be lifted for Steeple Chases and Hurdle races.

Having considered the evid

Jim Boyle
20 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not J R Boyle, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (iv) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office by noon five days before running, that RODRIGO DE FREITAS (IRE) had

Tim Vaughan
20 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not T Vaughan, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (iv) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office by noon five days before running, that SEADER (USA) had been gelde

Tim Easterby
20 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not T D Easterby, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (iv) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office by noon five days before running, that ONE COOL DEAL (IRE) had

Evan Williams
20 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not R E R Williams, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (iv) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to notify the Racing Calendar Office by noon five days before running, that BARIZAN (IRE) had be

REASONS FOR THE DECISION OF THE APPEAL BOARD DISMISSING THE APPEAL OF KARL BURKE FOLLOWING A HEARING ON 17 AUGUST 2009
19th August 2009

1. The appellant, Karl Burke, is a trainer aged 46. On 2 July 2009, the day that a contested hearing before a British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Disciplinary Panel (the Panel) was due to start, the appellant a

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HELD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON MONDAY 20TH AND TUESDAY 21ST JULY 2009

Steve Goodwin

Introduction

1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) enquired into the case of Stephen Goodwin and Diamond Racing Limited on 20 and 21 July 2009. The Enquiry concerned the laying of twenty eight horses between October 2003 and

Jamie Spencer
13 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to establish whether or not Jamie Spencer, the rider of KLYNCH, placed third, had committed a breach of Rule 153 of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the newmarketracecourses.co.uk Handicap Stakes at Newmarket on 7 August 2009. The matter was ref

Richard Guest / SOBERS (IRE)
13 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by R C Guest, the trainer of SOBERS (IRE), against the decision of the Ayr Stewards on 10 March 2006 to deem him in breach of Rule 155(ii) and to fine him £3000. The Ayr Stewards had also found that P C O’Neill, the rider of SOBERS (IRE), to be in breach of Ru

West Street Tickham Point-to-Point Committee
13 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 13 August 2009 held an enquiry to consider whether or not the West Street Tickham Point-to-Point Committee, had committed a breach of Regulation 61(iv)(f) of the Regulations for Point-to-Point Steeple Chases, in the light of paragraph 6.7 of the

Shane Kelly
6th August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by Shane Kelly, the rider of STRONG STORM (USA), placed third, in The Buy Your Tickets On-Line @ redcarracing.co.uk Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Redcar to suspend him from riding for 4 days, following an enquiry on 29 July 2009. Th

William Buick
6 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by William Buick, the rider of BRIEF ENCOUNTER (IRE), placed sixth, in the Blue Square Premier Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Goodwood to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for 3 days,

Paul Mulrennan
6 August 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 6 August 2009 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Paul Mulrennan, the rider of DANCE FOR JULIE (IRE), placed second, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing, in light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip,’ concerning hi

Martin Dwyer

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 30 July 2009 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Martin Dwyer, the rider of the winner, BUTCH AND SUNDANCE, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the John Smith’s Maiden Auction Stakes on 21 July 2009. The matter was referred to the Auth

20th July 2009

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HELD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON 24TH, 25TH AND 26TH JUNE AND 1ST AND 2ND JULY

Karl Burke and Miles Rodgers

1. The Disciplinary Panel of the BHA has been conducting an Enquiry into allegations of breach of the Rules of Racing made against Fergal Lynch, Darren Williams, Karl Burke and Miles Rodgers relating to various supposed dealing

Steve Drowne

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Steve Drowne, the rider of SUNCELEB (IRE), placed second in the Downs View Farm Maiden Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Brighton to find that the winner, ALTIMATUM (USA), ridden by Alan Munro, had interfered with SUNCELEB (IRE), but that the interference

Jamie Spencer Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Spencer, the rider of ALSACE LORRAINE (IRE), placed second in the Norman Court Stud Fillies Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Ascot to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for 3 days, following an enquiry on 11 July 2009.

Andrea Atzeni

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Andrea Atzeni, the rider of CALCULATING (IRE), placed third, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Leonard Curtis Handicap Stakes on 8 July 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Kempton Stewards following an enqui

Tom Bannister

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider an objection to MY OLD PIANO (IRE), owned by Mr Tom Bannister, placed first in the Intermediate Race at the Meynell & South Staffordshire Point-to-Point at Garthorpe on 24th May 2009, on the grounds that the gelding, having won the Staintondale Confined Race on 13th April 2009, incorre

JAMIE KYNE

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 9 July 2009 to consider whether or not Jamie Kyne, an apprentice jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 7 to Instruction F5, headed “Use of Mobile Telephones by Riders, Master Jockeys’ Valets and Master

MARK RIMELL

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 9 July 2009, considered an appeal lodged by M G Rimell, a licensed trainer, against the decision of the Stewards at Stratford on 23 May 2009 to impose a fine of £650 upon him in respect of his double declaration of MANGE TOUT to run in the Jon Pinfold Industrial Cleaners Handicap S

JOHN A HARRIS

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 9 July 2009, considered an appeal lodged by John A Harris, the trainer of SION HILL (IRE), placed second in the TurfTV Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Thirsk to find that the winner, NOT NOW LEWIS (IRE), ridden by Slade O’Hara, had interfered with SION HILL (IRE), ridden by Kelly Ha

FERGAL LYNCH AND DARREN WILLIAMS RESULT AND REASONS

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HELD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON 24 JUNE

Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams

1. The Disciplinary Panel of the BHA has been conducting an Enquiry into allegations of breach of the Rules of Racing made against Fergal Lynch, Darren Williams, Karl Burke and Miles Rodgers relating to various supposed

Nicky Henderson / Moonlit Path - Decision and Reasons

1. On 22nd June 2009, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) conducted an enquiry into allegations that Nicky Henderson acted in breach of the Rules of Racing in relation to a positive analysis returned from a urine sample taken from MOONLIT PATH after she raced at Huntingdon on 19 February 20

Richard Hughes Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Richard Hughes, the rider of the winner, SATURN GIRL (IRE), in the Pertemps Network Maiden Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Windsor to suspend him from riding for six days, following an enquiry on 22nd June 2009. This suspension was as a result of a finding of carele

William Buick Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by William Buick, the rider of RAPID WATER, unplaced, in the Sunley Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Windsor to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for three days, following an enquiry on 22nd June 2009.

The Panel he

William Buick

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not William Buick, the rider of MEGA WATT, unplaced, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the digibet.com Handicap Stakes at Kempton on 24th June 2009. The matter was referred to the British Horseracing Authority by the Kempton Stewards

Jimmy Quinn Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Jimmy Quinn, the rider of BRIGHT WIRE, unplaced, in the Kempton For Outdoor Events Classified Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Kempton to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for two days, following an enquiry on 25th June 2009.

MICHAEL MULLINEAUX

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 2 July 2009 to consider whether or not M Mullineaux, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 35 (ii) and 36 (i) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the record of vaccinations in the passport of FRANCIS ALBERT, prior to the gelding running in the Doncast

Johnny Murtagh

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Johnny Murtagh, the rider of KAYF ARAMIS, placed sixth in the Ascot Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Royal Ascot to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for five days, following an enquiry on 16th June 2009.

The Panel heard evidence fro

Robert Winston

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Robert Winston, the rider of MERRION TIGER (IRE), placed third in the Fisherrow Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Musselburgh following an enquiry on 18th June 2009 to find him in breach of Rule 156(i) of the Rules of Racing for failing to ride out when he would have been

Mssrs B Evans & D Rees – owners of SYDNEY SLING - APPEAL

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 18th June 2009 considered an appeal lodged by Messrs B Evans & D Rees, the owners of SYDNEY SLING (IRE), placed second in the Wedding Show’s Here On 6th September Handicap Hurdle, against the decision of the Stewards at Wetherby to find that the

Seb Sanders

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Seb Sanders, the rider of the winner, SEEKING THE BUCK (USA), in the Investec Challenge (Heritage Handicap), against the decision of the Stewards at Epsom to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for three days, following an enquiry on 5th June 2009. read more...

Philip Makin

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Phillip Makin, the rider of HEY UP DAD, unplaced in the Boltby Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Thirsk to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for two days, following an enquiry on 1st June 2009.

The Panel heard evidence from M

Matt Gingell

1. On 11th June, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry into an allegation that Matt Gingell, a former licensed trainer, was in breach of Rule 53 of the Rules of Racing as a result of a positive test for available carbon dioxide in a blood sample taken from the filly KASSUTA (which he trained) in November 2007. The second (and p

Daragh O’Donohoe

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Daragh O’Donohoe, a licensed jockey, against the decision of the Stewards at Windsor to find him in breach of Rule 141(v) of the Rules of Racing and to fine him £280 concerning his failure to fulfil his engagement to ride MICK’S DANCER at Windsor on 7th May 2009.

Having considered the evidenc

Mrs C Sutcliffe

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from CNOCAN AOIBHINN (IRE), owned by Mrs C Sutcliffe, by the Stewards at the Hurworth Hunt Point to Point after the gelding had finished first in the Restricted Race on 21st March 2009.

The urine of the horse was found to contain phenylbutazone and oxyphenb

Johnny Murtagh Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 10 June 2009 considered an appeal lodged by Johnny Murtagh, the rider of FROZEN FIRE (GER), placed fifth in the Investec Coronation Cup, against the decision of the Stewards at Epsom to suspend him from riding for 5 days, following an enquiry on 5 June 2009. This suspensio

Dane O’Neill

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Dane O’Neill, the rider of HERMIONE’S MAGIC, placed third, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the St Nicholas Hospice Care Fillies’ Handicap Stakes at Newmarket on 14TH May 2009. The matter was referred to the British Horseracing A

Darryl Holland Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 14 May 2009 considered an appeal lodged by Darryll Holland, the rider of GOLD MAHA, placed fourth in the PSA Peugeot Citroen Long Service Maiden Fillies’ Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Warwick following an enquiry on 9 May 2009 to find him in breach of Rule 156(i

Frederik Tylicki

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 14 May 2009 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Frederik Tylicki, the rider of FOLLOW THE FLAG (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 t

DON’T PANIC (IRE)

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into a report that DON’T PANIC (IRE), trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam, had refused to race in the Britain’s Got Talent Paradise Stakes at Ascot on 29th April 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Ascot Stewards following their enquiry of the same day, because the gelding had previously refused to ra

DARKNESS

Please note: this is not a Disciplinary Panel hearing result, but the conclusion of a case referred by the racecourse Stewards for consideration by the BHA.

The British Horseracing Authority considered the report of the enquiry into the withdrawal of the top weight, DARKNESS, trained by C R Egerton, from the Bet365 Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Handicap) at Sandown

Noel Fehily

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 23rd April 2009 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Noel Fehily, the rider of HOW’S BUSINESS, placed first, 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

Luke Morris

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Luke Morris, the rider of HOLOKO HEIGHTS, placed fourth, had committed a breach of Rule 153 of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Whitnash Handicap Stakes at Warwick on 13th April 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Warwick Stewards following an enquiry

BYRON MOORCROFT

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Byron Moorcroft, a conditional jockey and the rider of WALTON WAY, placed third, 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 John Smith’s Han

APPLICATION BY NEIL LEACH UNDER RULE 205(v)TO WORK IN RACING STABLES

On 26th March 2009 the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority disqualified Neil Leach for a period of nine months following a finding that he had been in breach of Rule 243. The Panel found that Leach, Nicky Richards’ Travelling Head Lad, had passed Inside Information to a Neil Allen t

NEIL LEACH AND NEIL ALLEN

Findings of the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) following an enquiry held on 19th and 20th November 2008 and 26th March 2009

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (“BHA”) held an enquiry on 19th and 20th November 2008 and 26th March 2009 to consider the admissions made by Neil Leach, the trave

Andrew Thornton

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Andrew Thornton, the rider of RADAR LOVE in the Birthday Sponsorship At racesponsors.co.uk Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Fontwell Park to suspend Thornton for three days, following an enquiry on 27th March 2009. The suspension was as a result of a finding of a breach

Alan O’Keeffe

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Alan O’Keeffe, the rider of TOMILLIELOU, unplaced, in the Bet On-Line at Ladbrokes.com Handicap Steeple Chase, against the decision of the Stewards at Towcester to find him in breach of Rule 28 (xi) and Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction G1 headed ‘Starting’, in that he had ignored the S

Greg Fairley

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Greg Fairley, the rider of THEBES, placed fourth, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the attheraces.com Handicap Stakes on 21st March 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Lingfield Stewards following an enquiry on

Chris Catlin

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Chris Catlin, the rider of SPRING OF FAME (USA), placed second, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes on 18th March 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Kempton Stewards following a

Mr D Pugh

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider an objection to SHADY ANNE, owned by Mr D Pugh, placed third in the Men’s Open Race at Tanatside Hunt Point to Point on 22nd February 2009, on the grounds that the mare, having previously finished first in the Stephanie Gibbons Birthday Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race at Fontwell on 18

John Bridger / Love Angel

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into a report that LOVE ANGEL (USA), trained by John Bridger, had refused to race in The freebets.co.uk Cheltenham Festival Free Bets Claiming Stakes at Lingfield Park on 13th March 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Lingfield Stewards following their enquiry of the same day, beca

Tim Vaughan

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Tim Vaughan, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 35 (ii) and 36 (i) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the record of vaccinations in the passport of JARDIN DE VIENNE (FR), prior to the gelding running in the Veranda Resort Conditional Jockeys’ Maiden Hurdle Ra

Brendan Powell

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Brendan Powell, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 35 (ii) and 36 (i) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the record of vaccinations in the passport of INDIANA FOX, prior to the filly running in the Copthorne Selling Stakes at Lingfield Park on 16th January

Ian Williams Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Ian Williams, the trainer of BULL MARKET (IRE), against the decision of the Stewards at Wolverhampton on 27 February 2009, to find him in breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in light of Instruction D5 headed ‘Trainers Representative’, in that he had not informed his representative of the rider’s ins

Andrew Scott

On 18th March the Disciplinary Panel enquired into the alleged refusal of Mr Andrew Scott to cooperate with an investigation by the Integrity Services & Licensing Department. Scott has never been bound by the Rules of Racing, but he (like anyone else) is liable to an exclusion order under Rule 2(v) “where [the Panel] in their absolute discretion consider the prese

Mandy Hall

On 18th March 2009 the Disciplinary Panel of held an enquiry into an allegation that Mrs Mandy Hall was in breach of Rule 241(i)(c) of the Rules of Racing. This enquiry was held immediately after an enquiry into the conduct of Mr Andrew Scott, and reference is made for background to the terms of that decision.

Mrs Hall has been a registered owner of a number of hor

Adrian McCarthy Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 5 March 2009 considered an appeal lodged by Adrian McCarthy, the rider of MIA’S BOY, against the decision of the Stewards at Lingfield on 4 May 2007 to find he had committed a breach of Rule 158 of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the running and riding of MIA’S BOY, an

John Stone

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not John Stone, a Master Valet’s Assistant, 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 on Racecourse Property” in that at Huntingdo

Hayley Turner

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Hayley Turner, 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 on Racecourse Property” in that between her boo

Alan Berry

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Alan Berry, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 58 of the Rules of Racing concerning his failure to check the identities of OUR GIRL ALLY (IRE) and YOUR TRUE LOVE (IRE). The matter was drawn to the attention of the Authority by the Veterinary Officer on duty at Southwell on 4th January 2009

Rodney Farrant - GUNFIGHTER

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into a report that GUNFIGHTER (IRE), trained by Rodney Farrant, had refused to race in The wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Stakes at Wolverhampton on 25th February 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Wolverhampton Stewards following their enquiry of the same day.

The Pan

Charlie Mann

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Charlie Mann, the trainer of HOW’S BUSINESS, against the decision of the Exeter Stewards on 1st January 2009 to find him in breach of Rule 221B (i) of the Rules of Racing, in light of Instruction H14 headed ‘Reports on Performance by Trainers’ in that he did not submit a report following HOW’S BU

Jimmy Quinn

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Jimmy Quinn, the rider of JOHNSTON’S BABY (IRE), placed third, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Hotel & Conferencing at Wolverhampton Maiden Stakes on 9th February 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Wolverha

Joe Fanning

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into two samples of breath provided by Joe Fanning, a licensed jockey, at Lingfield Park on 23rd January 2009.

Fanning’s samples of breath were found to contain alcohol in a concentration above the threshold level for breath samples under Part 1 of Appendix P to the Rules of Racing, headed “List of Bann

Greg Fairley

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Grey Fairley, 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 on Racecourse Property” in that in between his bo

Daragh O’Donohoe

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Daragh O’Donohoe, 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 on Racecourse Property” in that in between his

Richard Hannon

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from REBECCA DE WINTER, trained by Richard Hannon, by the Stewards at Lingfield Park after the filly had finished first in the Bet at Ladbrokes.com Claiming Stakes on 6th November 2008. The Panel also considered whether or not to take action under Rule 180 (ii) in r

Jonathan Gask

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 19 February 2009 to consider whether or not Jonathan Gask, 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�

DEAN MCKEOWN APPEAL BOARD RESULT ON PENALTY

• Dean McKeown’s appeal against the penalty imposed for being in breach of Rules 201(v) and 157 is dismissed
• Dean McKeown ordered to pay £5000 in costs

The Appeal Board of the British Horseracing Authority on 15 and 16 December 2008, heard an appeal lodged by Dean McKeown, a former licensed jockey, against the deci

Jamie Moriarty

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Moriarty, the rider of SEA CLIFF (IRE), placed third in the williamhill.com – Odds Guaranteed Handicap 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 enquiry on 7th Februar

Paul Callaghan

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Paul Callaghan, a conditional jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 158 of the Rules of Racing, concerning the running and riding of HICKORY LANE in the East Lothian Council Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase on 21st January 2009. The matter was referred to the Authority b

M Sawers / Gunfighter

The Disciplinary Panel considered a request from Mr M Sawers, the owner of GUNFIGHTER (IRE), that the restriction on entering and running the horse in Flat races run under the Rules of Racing be lifted.

Having considered the evidence, including statements from Ms P J Winfield MRICS, Ms P Jeffries, a registered farrier a

Mrs Margaret O’Leary

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 29 January 2009 to consider whether or not Mrs Margaret O’Leary, a registered owner, had committed a breach of Rule 201 (vi) of the Rules of Racing.

The Panel considered written submissions from Mrs O’Leary.

It noted that Mrs O’Leary had appeared before North

Jamie Spencer

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Spencer, the rider of HALJAFERIA (UAE), placed third in the Play Poker @ williamhill.com Maiden Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Lingfield to suspend him from riding for three days, following an enquiry on 23rd January 2009. This suspension was as a result of a finding

DEAN MCKEOWN - APPEAL BOARD REASONS
Appeal Board: Sir Roger Buckley (Chairman), Christopher Hodgson and Jane Gillies

1. After a hearing which began on 29 September 2008 and lasted several days, a Disciplinary Panel (the Panel) of the British Horseracing Authority (the BHA) found nine individuals, including Dean McKeown (the Appellant), guilty of breache

EWAN WHILLANS AND FERDY MURPHY / MANSONN LEDA (FR)

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry to consider whether or not Ewan Whillans, a conditional jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 157 or Rule 158 of the Rules of Racing, and whether or not Mr Ferdy Murphy, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 155(ii), concerning the running

Tom Queally

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Tom Queally, the rider of ANFIELD ROAD, unplaced, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Stubbs Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Great Leighs on 18th December 2008. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Great Leighs Stewards following an enqui

Derek Laverty / Alan Jones / Aleemdar

Full Reasons for Panel Decision

1. On 9th Janaury, 2009, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard the appeals lodged by Derek Laverty, a conditional jockey, and Alan Jones, a licensed trainer, against the decisions of the Fakenham Stewards to find Laverty in breach of