Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

Richard Hannon / PONT DE NUIT

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

Andrew Heffernan

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

Charlotte Kerton

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

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

Gary Moore/ FAJITA/ ENTHUSIUS/ JAFARU

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

In absence:

Alan Jones/ THETEARSTHATICRY (IRE)

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

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

In absences:

Worcester Racecourse

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

Eric Wheeler / EVEN BOLDER

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

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

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

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

Michael Wigham / SENDRENI (FR)

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

Dane O’Neill

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

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

Ralph Beckett / LARKHAM (IRE)

APPEAL BOARD REASONS

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

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

LARKHAM (USA) / Ralph Beckett

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

Having heard legal representation on behalf of

Russell Price

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

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

Fergal Lynch

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

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

Folkestone Racecourse

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