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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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Result of a Disciplinary Panel hearing (Jim Best)

A Disciplinary Panel, acting independently of the BHA, has today published its decision to find licensed trainer Jim Best in breach of two counts of Rule (C)45 and one count of Rule (A)30, along with … More 12 Dec 2016

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Disciplinary Panel update regarding Jim Best rehearing

The Disciplinary Panel (Sir William Gage, William Norris QC and Nicholas Wachman) which sat for the rehearing of the Jim Best case, has today advised that the Panel’s decision will be made public … More 6 Dec 2016

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Withdrawal of disciplinary charges – Martin Harley

Licensed jockey Martin Harley has been informed that he is no longer required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing to consider whether he is in breach of Rule (B)59.4 of the Rules of Racing in that … More 3 Dec 2016

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Results of enquiries (Keith Dalgleish, Sylvester Kirk, Rebecca Curtis) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 1 December

Keith Dalgleish  The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 1 December 2016 to consider whether or not Keith Dalgleish, a licensed trainer, had committed a … More 1 Dec 2016

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Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Martin Harley)

Licensed jockey Martin Harley has been informed that he is required to attend a Disciplinary Panel hearing, on a date to be determined, to consider whether he is in breach of Rule (B)59.4 of the Rules … More 29 Nov 2016

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Enquiries (William Turner, Ryan Clark, Jason Ward) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 17

William Turner 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 17 November 2016 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from WHO TOLD JO JO (IRE), … More 17 Nov 2016

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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

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BHA makes progress on Matthew Lohn cases

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today provided an update regarding the seven disciplinary cases on which Matthew Lohn sat as a member of the Disciplinary Panel following his instruction … More 1 Nov 2016

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Results of enquiries (Tom George, Susan Corbett) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 27 October

Tom George  1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 27 October 2016 to consider whether or not Tom George, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach … More 27 Oct 2016

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Result of an enquiry (Martyn Meade) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 20 October

In Absence – Martyn Meade 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 20 October 2016 to consider whether or not Martyn Meade, a licensed trainer, … More 20 Oct 2016

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Result of an enquiry (J Noseda) heard by the Disciplinary Panel on Thursday 29 September

Jeremy Noseda 1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 29 September 2016 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from LIBRISA BREEZE, trained … More 29 Sep 2016

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BHA to make changes to disciplinary panels and regulatory functions to generate greater confidence among racing’s participants and stakeholders.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced changes to its Disciplinary Panels and regulatory functions following publication of Christopher Quinlan QC’s review of its Disciplinary … More 29 Sep 2016

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