Result of a Disciplinary Panel hearing (Alan Findlay, Louise Thompson, Gillian Findlay, Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson, James Carter) Monday 18 January

22 Jan 2016

SUMMARY DECISION

On 18 January 2016 the Disciplinary Panel (“the Panel”) of the British Horseracing Authority (“BHA”) met to consider a number of allegations against Alan Findlay, Louise Thompson, Gillian Findlay, Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson and James Carter. The Panel comprised Matthew Lohn (Chair), Lucinda Cavendish and Philip Curl.
The individuals against whom the allegations were made chose not to attend or be represented at the hearing. Having carefully reviewed the evidence and received submissions from the BHA, the Panel found the allegations proved against each of the individuals as follows:

 

Alan Findlay

ALAN FINDLAY, on 25 January 2013 by placing lay bets on KHAWATIM and, in the period between 9 April 2011 and 3 August 2013 by placing lay bets on the Horses and Races listed in the attached Table of Races (Appendix A) acted in breach of Rule (E)92.2 and, instructed others to place lay bets on his behalf and, received the proceeds of such lay bets, when he knew he was prohibited from doing so as a Listed Person;
ALAN FINDLAY acted in breach of Rule (A)50.2 by failing to provide telephone billing accounts for specified periods which were relevant to an investigation by the Authority within the time and in the manner specified when the request was made;
ALAN FINDLAY acted in breach of Rule (A)30 by acting in a manner which the Authority considers to be prejudicial to the integrity and proper conduct of horseracing in Great Britain namely directing abusive and foul language towards members of the BHA’s Integrity, Legal and Risk Department engaged in carrying out an investigation;

 

Louise Thompson

LOUISE THOMPSON, on 25 January 2013 and in the period between 9 April 2011 and 3 August 2013, acted in breach of Rule (A)37 by assisting Alan Findlay to act in contravention of Rule (E)92.2 by placing lay bets on KHAWATIM and the Horses and Races listed in the attached Table of Races (Appendix B) on Alan Findlay’s behalf when she knew Alan Findlay was prohibited from doing so as a Listed Person;
LOUISE THOMPSON acted in breach of Rule (A)50.2 by failing to provide telephone billing accounts for specified periods which were relevant to an investigation by the Authority within the time and in the manner specified when the request was made;

 

Gillian Findlay

GILLIAN FINDLAY acted in breach of Rule (A)50.2 by failing to provide telephone billing accounts for specified periods which are relevant to an investigation by the Authority within the time and in the manner specified when the request was made;

 

Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson and James Carter

ANDREW HALL, ROBERT THOMPSON and JAMES CARTER, on 25 January 2013, acted in breach of Rule (A)37 by assisting Alan Findlay to act in contravention of Rule (E)92.2 by placing lay bets on KHAWATIM on Alan Findlay’s behalf when they knew Alan Findlay was prohibited from doing so as a Listed Person;

 

The Panel issued the following penalties:
1. ALAN FINDLAY – disqualification for a period of 8 years and 3 months;
2. LOUISE THOMPSON – disqualification for a period of 3 years and 6 months;
3. GILLIAN FINDLAY – disqualification for a period of 12 months; and
4. ANDREW HALL, ROBERT THOMPSON and JAMES CARTER

 

Full reasons for these findings will be released at a later date.

 

Notes to editors: 

 

The Panel for the hearing was: Matthew Lohn (Chair), Philip Curl, Lucinda Cavendish

 

APPENDIX A

LAY BETS PLACED ON HORSES OTHER THAN KHAWATIM BY ALAN FINDLAY

 

 Horse  Race  Owner Market  Liability  Profit
Oratory 9 April 2011, 2.10pm, Thirsk The Unique Partnership Win -£11,960 £2,000
Tombi 19 April 2011, 3.10pm, Pontefract An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman Win -£268 £30
Dialogue 25 April 2011, 3.45pm, Redcar Mr Alan Findlay Win -£4,552 £400
Judicious 30 April 2011, 2.25pm, Thirsk The Unique Partnership Win -£990 £10
Burns Night 2 May 2011, 4.20pm, Beverley An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman Win -£8,366 £1,035
Fimias 3 May 2011, 4.15pm, Newcastle The Unique Partnership Win -£5,930 £331
Tombi 13 May 2011, 4.10pm, York An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman Win -£22,848 £102
Judicious 31 March 2012, 5.30pm, Doncaster The Unique Partnership Win and Place -£1,042 £176
Judicious 15 August 2012, 6.00pm,Beverley The Unique Partnership Win -£20,691 £5001
Blazeofenchantment 4 October 2012, 5.40pm, Wolverhampton The Unique Partnership Win and Place -£1,921 £35
Joeluke 6 October 2012, 6.20pm, Wolverhampton The Unique Partnership Place -£1,472 £153
Oratory 13 March 2013, 8.50pm, Kempton Park The Unique Partnership Win -£819 £30
Blazeofenchantment 27 April 2013, 2.10pm, Leicester The Unique Partnership Win and Place -£365 £18
Chiswick Bey 27 April 2013, 5.35pm, Leicester Two Ladies and a Gentleman Win and Place -£3,535 £55
Oratory 3 June 2013, 4.15pm, Leicester The Unique Partnership Win -£741 £13
Blazeofenchantment 9 July 2013, 5.30pm, Pontefract Two Ladies and a Gentleman Win -£825 £25
Oratory 15 July 2013, 4.30pm, Ayr Two Ladies and a Gentleman Win -£3,657 £1,245
Mysterious Wonder 27 July 2013, 5.25pm, Newcastle Two Ladies and a Gentleman Win -£170 £10
Mysterious Wonder 3 August 2013, 2.25pm, Doncaster Two Ladies and a Gentleman Win and Place -£1,127 £38

 

APPENDIX B

LAY BETS PLACED ON HORSES OTHER THAN KHAWATIM BY LOUISE THOMPSON

 

 Horse  Race  Owner Market  Liability  Profit
Dialogue 25 April 2011, 3.45pm, Redcar Mr Alan Findlay Win -£48 £5
Burns Night 9 May 2013, 7.05pm, Southwell The Unique Partnership Win -£2,007 £101