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    The BHA Podcast: Episode 4 – betting duty harmonisation and weighing room upgrades

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    Result of enquiries (J. O’Shea, J. Osborne  and L. Cumani) heard by the Disciplinary  Panel on Thursday 2 February

    In Absence – John O’Shea 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2 February 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not John O’Shea, a licensed trainer, … More 2 Feb 2017

    Results of enquiries (Neil Mulholland and John Jenkins) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on 19 January

    Neil Mulholland 1.    The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 19 January 2017 held an enquiry to establish whether or not Neil Mulholland, a licensed trainer, had committed … More 19 Jan 2017

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Results of enquiries (P. Kirby, M. McNiff) and an appeal (C. Fellowes) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 12 January

Philip Kirby 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 12 January 2017 to consider whether or not Philip Kirby, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach … More 12 Jan 2017

Disciplinary Panel reasons regarding Paul Gilligan

Re-hearing that took place on 13, 14 and 19 December 2016 of an enquiry first heard on 21 and 22 March 2016: reasons for the findings and decision of the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing … More 10 Jan 2017

Enquiries (I Williams, S Kirk, K Dalgleish, E Dunlop, N Hawke, P Hedger, C McBride, G Moore, P Nicholls, B Powell, N Twiston-Davies) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 10 November

Ian Williams 1. On 10 November 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal against the decision by the Doncaster Stewards, following an inquiry on 22 October … More 10 Nov 2016

An appeal (M Monaghan) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 28 July

Marc Monaghan 1. On 28 July 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal brought by the jockey Marc Monaghan, the rider of ACCENTO, against the decision by … More 28 Jul 2016

An appeal (S Kirk) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 21 July

Sylvester Kirk 1. On 21 July 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal brought by Sylvester Kirk, the trainer of WOODUKHELEYFIT, against the decision of … More 21 Jul 2016

Result of an appeal (A Thornton) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Wednesday 2 March

Andrew Thornton The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on Wednesday 2 March 2016 considered an appeal lodged by Andrew Thornton, the rider of BARTON GIFT, the winner of the Bathwick … More 2 Mar 2016

Results of enquiries (K Fox, P Harley) and an appeal (C Gannon) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 21 January

  Cathy Gannon 1. On 21 January 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal brought by the jockey Cathy Gannon against the decision by the Wolverhampton … More 21 Jan 2016

Results of enquiries (J Fanshawe, R Woollacott) and appeals (J Portman, K Fox) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 7 January

Jonathan Portman 1. On 7 January 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal brought by Jonathan Portman, the trainer of CLASSIC MISSION, against the decision … More 7 Jan 2016

Result of an appeal (Dan Skelton and David England) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 19 November

Dan Skelton and David England On 19 November 2015, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal lodged by Dan Skelton the trainer and David England the rider of … More 20 Nov 2015

Result of an appeal (M Ennis & I Pickard) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 29 October 2015

1. On Thursday 29 October 2015 the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal lodged by Imogen Pickard the trainer and Mikey Ennis the rider of PRIVATE JONES in the … More 2 Nov 2015

Result of an appeal (R Havlin) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 22 October 2015

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Thursday 22 October 2015 considered an appeal lodged by Robert Havlin, the rider of PARKOUR (IRE), the winner of the British Stallion … More 22 Oct 2015

Result of an appeal (Chris Meehan) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 15 October 2015

Chris Meehan The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Thursday 15 October considered an appeal lodged by Chris Meehan, the rider of MEGALALA (IRE), the winner of the Harringtons … More 15 Oct 2015

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