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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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Appeal Board findings regarding an application for a stay of penalty by Kevin Ackerman

Kevin Ackerman On 23 October 2015 the Chairman of the Appeal Board of the BHA heard an application by Kevin Ackerman for a stay of implementation of the penalty of a six month disqualification imposed … More 6 Nov 2015

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Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Alan Findlay, Louise Thompson, Gillian Findlay, Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson, James Carter)

Registered owners Alan Findlay, Louise Thompson, Gillian Findlay and non-registered persons  Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson and James Carter have been informed that they have been charged with breaches … More 13 Oct 2015

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Disciplinary Panel’s full written reasons regarding David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Claire Murray, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay

The Disciplinary Panel’s full written reasons from this case are set out below. A penalties hearing is being held at 10am on Monday 12 October to consider and set out penalties. Written reasons … More 12 Oct 2015

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Disciplinary Panel’s Summary of Findings regarding David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Claire Murray, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay

The following represents the findings of the Disciplinary Panel in relation to a hearing which took place between 1 and 9 July 2015 regarding former registered owner and excluded person David M Greenwood, … More 9 Sep 2015

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BHA statement regarding Matthew Hopkins’ application to work in a racing stable while disqualified

In relation to the Disciplinary Panel’s decision not to approve an application from Matthew Hopkins to work in a licensed racing stable shortly after being disqualified for three years, and a … More 5 Aug 2015

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Reasons of the Disciplinary Panel regarding Matthew Hopkins’ application to work in a racing stable while disqualified

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 25 June 2015 held an enquiry to consider whether or not Matthew Hopkins, a former holder of an Apprentice Jockey’s licence, had … More 5 Aug 2015

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Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Darren Egan and Philip Langford)

Former licensed apprentice jockey Darren Egan and non-registered person Philip Langford have been informed that they have been charged with breaches of the Rules of Racing, as follows. A date for the … More 6 Jul 2015

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Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (David M Greenwood, Michael Stainton, Claire Murray, Kevin Ackerman and Kenneth Mackay)

Former registered owner David M Greenwood, licensed jockey Michael Stainton, former licensed jockey Claire Murray, registered owner Kenneth Mackay and non-registered person Kevin Ackerman have been … More 30 Jun 2015

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Adam Brickell confirms details of BHA’s Integrity Review

Adam Brickell, Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today officially launched a Review of the BHA’s Integrity provision. The Review will consider the … More 24 Jun 2015

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Disciplinary Panel’s reasons regarding the hearing (Mark Aspey and Richie McGrath) heard 23-27 March 2015

1. On 23 March 2015, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) began an inquiry into allegations that the jockey Richie McGrath was engaged in a conspiracy with Mark Aspey, a … More 14 May 2015

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Sweden added to list of racing nations exempt from pre-race sampling requirements of international runners

Sweden joins Ireland, France and Germany as the nations whose runners in Britain are treated in the same way as British-registered horses All other international runners are required to be sampled prior … More 12 May 2015

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Result of a Disciplinary Panel hearing (Richie McGrath and Mark Aspey)

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have today returned their verdict from the hearing involving former licensed jockey Richie McGrath and registered person Mark Aspey … More 28 Apr 2015

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