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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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BHA welcomes appointment of new Disciplinary Panel and Licensing Committee members

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today welcomed the announcement by His Honour Brian Barker C.B.E. QC of a new, enhanced Disciplinary Panel and Licensing Committee. The appointment of the … More 12 Jun 2017

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Former trainers and jockeys amongst newly appointed Disciplinary Panel and Licensing Committee

His Honour Brian Barker C.B.E. QC, Judicial Panel Chairman to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has today announced the 23 members who will form his new Disciplinary Panel and Licensing Committee … More 12 Jun 2017

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An Inquiry concerning Hughie Morrison – OUR LITTLE SISTER (IRE)

The BHA can confirm that it has issued charges against Licensed Trainer Hughie Morrison as follows: 1. Is Mr Morrison in breach of Rule (G)2.1 of the Rules of Racing by virtue of the fact that nandrolone … More 18 May 2017

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BHA statement regarding William Buick appeal

05/04/2017 @ 09:30:00 Having considered the matter very carefully, the BHA has decided not to make a submission to the Disciplinary Panel opposing Mr Buick’s appeal against the decision of the … More 5 Apr 2017

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BHA’s first Judicial Panel Chairman begins recruitment process for expanded Disciplinary and Licensing Panel

Former jockeys and trainers are among those being called to step forward as His Honour Brian Barker, C.B.E. QC, the newly-appointed Judicial Panel Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s … More 3 Feb 2017

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BHA’s first Judicial Panel Chairman begins recruitment process for expanded Disciplinary and Licensing Panel

Disciplinary and Licensing Panel members and chairmen sought Former jockeys and trainers encouraged to apply  Applications close on 24 February 2017 Former jockeys and trainers are among those being … More 3 Feb 2017

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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

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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

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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

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Result of enquiries (H Palmer, F Rohaut, P Morgan) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 22 December

Paul Morgan 1.  On 22 December 2016, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry into the analysis of the blood sample ordered to be taken from POTTERS CORNER … More 22 Dec 2016

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BHA Board appoints former Senior Judge Brian Barker QC as first Chairman of its new independent Judicial Panel

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) today announced that, following an open competition, it has appointed His Honour Brian Barker C.B.E. QC as its first Judicial Panel Chairman.  He will take up … More 22 Dec 2016

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Result of an enquiry (Gary Hanmer) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 15 December

Gary Hanmer The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 15 December 2016 to consider whether or not Gary Hanmer, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of … More 15 Dec 2016

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