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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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Disciplinary Panel’s written reasons regarding an unsuccessful appeal against the decision not to reverse placings in the Weatherbys Hamilton £300,000 2-y-o Stakes

1. On 23 September 2015, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal against the decision by the Doncaster Stewards, following an inquiry on 10 September 2015, … More 1 Oct 2015

Disciplinary Panel’s written reasons regarding a successful appeal against the reversal of placings in the Ladbrokes St Leger

1. On 23 September 2015, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal against the decision by the Doncaster Stewards to reverse the placings of the first and second … More 29 Sep 2015

Result of an enquiry (Clancy) and an appeal (Harris) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 17 September

Shane Clancy The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on Thursday 17 September 2015 to consider whether or not Shane Clancy, a stable employee registered with … More 17 Sep 2015

Result of an appeal (D Crosse) and an enquiry (J Candlish) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 20 August

David Crosse The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Thursday 20 August 2015 considered an appeal lodged by David Crosse, the rider of KADALKIN (FR), unplaced, in the mdlutilities.co.uk … More 20 Aug 2015

Results of an appeal (B Hughes) and enquiries (R Dunne, J Rait-Rattray, A Berry, D Bridgwater) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 30 July

Brian Hughes On 30 July 2015, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) considered an appeal lodged by Brian Hughes, the rider of ENDEAVOUR, placed second in the Global Radio … More 30 Jul 2015

Result of an appeal (S Manana) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Friday 29 May, and a finding regarding penalty (Richie McGrath)

Saeed Manana 1. On Thursday 29 May 2015, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal against the decision of the Stewards at Newmarket on 14 May 2015 to reverse … More 29 May 2015

Result of an appeal (A Jordan) and enquiries (T O’Brien, Musselburgh Racecourse) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 21 May

Alan Jordan 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Thursday 21 May 2015 considered an appeal lodged by Mr Alan Jordan, the owner of NELLIES QUEST, against the decision … More 21 May 2015

Result of an appeal (R Bowring) and enquiries (E McCutcheon, D Bourke) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 30 April

Roy Bowring 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Thursday 30 April 2015 considered an appeal lodged by Roy Bowring, the trainer of MARINA BALLERINA, against the decision … More 30 Apr 2015

Result of an appeal (Shane Kelly) and an enquiry (Michael Appleby) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 2 April

Shane Kelly 1. On Thursday 2 April 2015 the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an appeal by Shane Kelly against the decision of the Wolverhampton Stewards to suspend … More 2 Apr 2015

Result of an appeal (Stevie Donohoe) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 12 March

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Thursday 12 March 2015 considered an appeal lodged by Stevie Donohoe, the rider of GOLD CLUB, the winner of the 32RedSport.com Handicap … More 12 Mar 2015

Result of appeals (J Maguire & B Pauling ) and an enquiry (E Johnson Houghton) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 26 February

Jason Maguire & Ben Pauling The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Thursday 26 February 2015 considered appeals lodged by Jason Maguire, the rider of BORN TO SUCCEED … More 26 Feb 2015

Result of an appeal (Nick Scholfield) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 19 February

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on Thursday 19 February 2015 considered an appeal lodged by Nick Scholfield, the rider of LIKE MINDED, placed second in the Andy Don Memorial … More 19 Feb 2015

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