Following an internal investigation regarding the announcement of the incorrect result in the £200 Free Bets At Betdaq Maiden Stakes at Kempton on Wednesday 26th June 2013, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has established that Standard Operating Procedures were not followed, and has today informed Dave Smith that it has terminated its contract of services with him.

Dave Smith will no longer act as a judge at British racecourses, but BHA acknowledges his contribution and service over the last 13 years.