Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

Kelly Harrison Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by Kelly Harrison, the rider of ESOTERICA (IRE), placed third in the Royal Bank of Scotland Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Ayr to find her guilty of careless riding and to suspend her from riding for eight days, following

Mark Rimell

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 27 June 2008 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from SOUTHERN EXIT, trained by M G Rimell, by the Stewards at Chepstow after the mare had finished unplaced in the Doncaster Bloodstock Sales/EBF Mares Only Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Qualifier) on 1 Febru

Ashley Morgan

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 27th June 2008 to consider whether or not Ashley Morgan, an apprentice jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 7 to Instruction F5, headed “Use of Mobile Telephones by Riders, Master Jockeys’ Valets a

Marcus Foley and Tor Sturgis

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 19 June 2008 held an enquiry to consider whether or not Marcus Foley, the rider of DABARATSA (FR), had committed a breach of Rule 157, in particular, whether the racecourse was used as a training ground, or Rule 158 of the Rules of Racing, and whether

John Egan Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel considered an appeal lodged by John Egan, the rider of NAUGHTY FRIDA (IRE), the winner of the Jim Ellis 50th Birthday Celebration Handicap Stakes (London Mile Qualifier), against the decision of the Stewards at Kempton Park to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for 3 days, following an

Luke Morris

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to establish whether or not Luke Morris, the rider of LORDSHIP (IRE), placed third, had committed a breach of Rule 153 of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Smith And Williamson Handicap Stakes at Folkestone on 3rd June 2008. The matter was referred to the Authority by the Folkestone Stewards followin

Michael McAlister

The Disciplinary Panel held an enquiry to consider whether or not Michael McAlister, a conditional jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 157 of the Rules of Racing, concerning the running and riding of LORD SAMPOSIN in the Dobbs Finale & Future Best Wishes Novices’ Steeple Chase at Carlisle on 10th April 2008. The matter was referred to the Dis

Emmet Stack

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not Emmett Stack, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii) (a) of the Rules of Racing, in that, having agreed under the terms of his licence to attend a one day seminar for jockeys, he had failed to attend one of the thre

Patrick Mathers

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on to consider whether or not Patrick Mathers, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii) (a) of the Rules of Racing, in that, having agreed under the terms of his licence to attend a one day seminar for jockeys, he had failed to attend one o

Gihan Arnolda

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 12 June 2008 to consider whether or not Gihan Arnolda, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii) (a) of the Rules of Racing, in that, having agreed under the terms of his licence to attend a one day seminar for jockeys, he had failed to att

Faisal Tahir

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 12 June 2008 to consider whether or not F Tahir, a licensed jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii) (a) of the Rules of Racing, in that, having agreed under the terms of his licence to attend a one day seminar for jockeys, he had failed to attend one

Neville Bycroft

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not Neville Bycroft, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerning his failure to check the

Milton Harris

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to consider whether or not Milton Harris, a licensed trainer, had committed breaches of Rule 97(xiii) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to honour within twelve days of the meetings, payment for his successful claims of WHITE ON BLACK (GER) and PEPPORO

Taffy Salaman Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority considered an appeal lodged by Taffy Salaman, a licensed trainer, against the decision of the Stewards at Uttoxeter to impose a fine of £750 for a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing in the light of Instruction C7, headed “Security of Racehorses”, in respect of an em

Emily Jarvis

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry to establish whether or not Emily Jarvis, the rider of the winner BELL ROCK, had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9, headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning her use of the whip when riding in the pointtopoint.

Noel McParlan and Liam Lennon

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 22nd May 2008 held an enquiry to consider whether or not Mr Noel McParlan, the holder of an Irish Amateur Riders’ Permit, had committed a breach of Rule 157 or Rule 158 of the Rules of Racing, and whether or not Liam Lennon, an Irish Licensed Trainer, had co

Jim Crowley Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the BHA on 15th May 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Jim Crowley, the rider of CAMPS BAY (USA), placed second in the stanjamesuk.com/casino Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Newmarket to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding for 4 days, following an enquiry o

Nigel Twiston-Davies Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the BHA on 15 May 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Nigel Twiston-Davies, the trainer of ARDAGHEY (IRE), against the decision of the Stewards at Aintree to impose a fine of £140 upon him under Rule 144 (i) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the withdrawal of ARDAGHEY (IRE) from the totepool Handicap Chase

James O’Reilly

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 15th May 2008 into the analysis of the sample of urine provided by James O’Reilly, Apprentice Jockey, at Lingfield Park on 12th January 2008.

O’Reilly’s sample was found to contain benzoylecgonine, a diagnostic metabolite of cocaine and a banned substance.

Michael Chapman

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) held an enquiry on 15 May 2008 to consider whether or not Michael Chapman, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 51 (ii) of the Rules of Racing, in light of Instruction J10, headed ‘Non-movement of Horses when Communicable Diseases are Identified’, in that

Timmy Murphy / Emma Lavelle

1. On 8th and 9th May 2008, the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) conducted an enquiry into whether Timmy Murphy was in breach of Rule 157 or 158 of the Rules of Racing when riding REGAL QUOTE (IRE) at Sandown on 22 February in the Allied Irish Bank (GB) Private Banking National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle. It also had to determine whe

Dominic Fox

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2nd May 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Dominic Fox, the rider of BETWS Y COED (IRE) in the EBF bet365 Maiden Fillies’ Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Haydock Park to suspend Fox for 3 days, following an enquiry on 26th April 2008. The suspension was as a result of a f

Philip Robinson

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 2nd May 2008, considered an appeal lodged by P Robinson, the rider of YADDREE, placed second in the Heathcotes Outside Catering Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Great Yarmouth to find him guilty of careless riding and to suspend him from riding f

Tony Carroll / Bold Diva

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 2nd May 2008 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from BOLD DIVA, trained by Tony Carroll, by the Stewards at Kempton after the filly had finished first in the Kempton For Weddings Handicap Stakes on 9th January 2008, and by the Stewards at South

Craig Roberts

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 2nd May 2008 to consider whether or not C Roberts, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 195(i)(c) of the Rules of Racing, concerning his failure to send back to the Disciplinary Department, by the date stipulated on the form, his Stable Percen

Evan Williams

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 2nd May 2008 to consider whether Evan Williams, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in light of Instruction D10, headed ‘Non Runners’ in respect of his failure to immediately declare COUNCILLOR JACK (IRE), MY FR

Various Trainers – Stable Employee Returns

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority examined the Stable Employees Register Returns which were sent out to trainers in February 2008 and imposed the following fines under Rule 54 (vi) of the Rules of Racing upon each of the following trainers for failing to correct and return their forms by the date stipulated.
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Miss Lucy Gardner

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 2nd May 2008 to consider an objection lodged to TSAR’S TWIST, owned by Miss Lucy Gardner, placed first in the North Cornwall Club Members Race at the North Cornwall Club Point-to-Point on 15th December 2007, on the grounds that the gelding was not qualified to start i

James Doyle

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 17th April 2008 held an enquiry to establish whether or not James Doyle, the rider of TRIVIA (IRE), placed fourth, had committed a breach of Rule 156 (i) of the Rules of Racing, in that he failed to ride out for third place in the Weatherbys Bank Fillies’ Handicap Stakes at Lingfiel

Saeed bin Suroor / Book of Music (IRE) and Fairmile

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 17th April 2008 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine taken from BOOK OF MUSIC (IRE), trained by Saeed bin Suroor, at Chester after the colt had finished unplaced in the Carlsberg Stand Cup on 15th September 2007; and from FAIRMILE at York after t

Richard Hughes Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 10th April 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Richard Hughes, the rider of SHIPMASTER, placed second, against the decision of the Stewards at Nottingham to find him guilty of improper riding in the light of Instruction H9 headed "Use of the Whip" in that he had used his whip

William Buick

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 10th April 2008 to consider whether or not William Buick, an Apprentice Jockey, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii)(d) of the Rules of Racing, in that he failed to attend a training day at the British Racing School on 20th March 2008 which he had been instructed to a

Amanda Perrett

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 10 April 2008 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from NIGHT CRESCENDO (USA), trained by Mrs A Perrett, by the Stewards at Goodwood after the gelding had finished unplaced in the Bank of Scotland Investment Service Stakes on 31 July 2007. The Panel also considere

Jamie Goldstein Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 10th April 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Jamie Goldstein, a licensed jockey, against the decision of the Fontwell Park Stewards on 5th March 2008 to find him in breach of Rule 146 (ii) and to impose a fine of £600 upon him in respect of his weighing out to ride MY MONNA in the Be

Jeremy Noseda

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 10th April 2008 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from KAFUU (IRE), trained by Jeremy Noseda, by the Stewards at Newmarket after the colt had finished unplaced in the TurfTV Handicap Stakes on 19th October 2007. The Panel also considered whether or not Noseda ha

Richard Ford

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 3rd April 2008 to consider whether or not Richard Ford, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 221 B (i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of the Instruction H14, headed ‘Reports on Performance by Trainers’, in that he failed to report that th

Sue Smith

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 3rd April 2008 to consider whether or not Mrs S J Smith, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 58 and 32 (i) (c) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of paragraph 2 to part A of the Passport Instructions appearing at Appendix G, concerning her failure to

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 28th March 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Michael O’Connell, the rider of ORKI DES AIGLES (FR), placed second, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his use of the whip when riding

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 28th March 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Kylie Manser, the rider of SAINT ERIC (FR), trained by Noel Chance, against the decision of the Wolverhampton Stewards on 13th March 2008 to find her in breach of Rule 158 and to suspend her from riding for 10 days.

The Panel heard evidence from Manser

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 20th March 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Richard Burton, the rider of IDLE TALK (IRE), placed fifth, in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase, against the decision of the Stewards at Cheltenham to find him in breach of Rule 28 (xi) and Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 20th March 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Keiran Burke, the rider of PRESENT M’LORD (IRE), placed second, had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his use of the whip when r

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 20th March 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Ferdy Murphy, a licensed trainer, against the decision of the Stewards at Doncaster to impose a fine of £1,000 for a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing in the light of Instruction C7, headed “Security of Racehorses”, in respect of an employee a

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 20th March 2008 into the analysis of the sample of urine provided by James Corrigan, a licensed jockey, at Great Yarmouth Racecourse on 19th September 2007.

Corrigan’s sample was found to contain benzoylecgonine, a diagnostic metabolite of cocaine and a banned substance. Having considered the

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 20th March 2008 to consider whether or not Richard Guest, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 221B(i) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction C7, headed “Security of Racehorses”, in respect of the administration of a substance, other than normal fe

Keiran Burke

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 6th March 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Keiran Burke, the rider of EVEN MORE (IRE), unplaced, had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9, headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his us

Dane O’Neill

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 6th March 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Dane O’Neill, the rider of SUHAYL STAR (IRE), placed second, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his use of th

Jodie Hughes

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 6th March 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Miss Jodie Hughes, the rider of BALLOUGHTON (IRE), unplaced, had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9, headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concernin

Michael Wigham / Jamie Mackay / GRANAKEY (IRE)

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HELD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON MONDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2008

• Michael Wigham and Jamie Mackay in breach of the running and riding rules at both Wolverhampton on 20th December and Kempton on 2nd January.
• Reasons for finding of breaches below. Penalties to be issued once the Disciplinary Panel has h

Stewart Parr / Dean Mernagh / BLACK OVAL Appeal

1. The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (the ‘Authority’) on 21 February 2008 considered an appeal lodged by Dean Mernagh, the rider, and Stewart Parr, the trainer of BLACK OVAL, placed third in the Pontin’s Family Holidays Handicap Stakes, against the decision of th

Alan Swinbank / IGNOTUS

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 26th February 2008 to consider an objection under Rule 170(v) of the Rules of Racing to IGNOTUS, trained by Alan Swinbank, placed first in the Saltwell Signs Maiden Hurdle Race (Div 1) at Newcastle on 12th February 2008, on the grounds that the gelding was not q

Peter Pritchard

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 21st February 2008 to consider whether or not Peter Pritchard, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii)(a), in the light of the declaration on page 6 of his Application Form For Renewal of Trainer’s Licence 2007/2008, in which he agrees that

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 21st February 2008 to consider whether or not the flat jockeys detailed below had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii) (a) of the Rules of Racing, in that, having agreed under the terms of their licence to attend a training seminar if one was held during the period of their licence, they failed

Richard and Robert Tierney

1. On 5th February 2008, the Disciplinary Panel of the BHA began an enquiry into allegations that Mr Robert Tierney and his son Richard Tierney ran (and in Richard Tierney’s case rode) a ringer at two Point-to-Point meetings in February 2006. The races in question were the Open Maiden Race (Division 1) at the Old Raby Hunt Point-to-Point at Witton Castle o

Zoe Davison Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 7th February 2008, considered an appeal lodged by Miss Zoe Davison, the trainer of REIGNING MONARCH (USA), placed second in the digibet Handicap Stakes, against the decision of the Stewards at Kempton to find that REIGNING MONARCH had interfered with RADIATOR ROONEY (

Sir Michael Stoute / VISIT

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 7th February 2008 into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from VISIT, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, by the Stewards at York after the filly had finished second in the Jaguar Cars Lowther Stakes on 23rd August 2007.

The Panel also considered whethe

Richard Guest Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 7th February 2008, considered an appeal lodged by Richard Guest, the trainer of INCA SOLDIER (FR) against the decision of the Lingfield Park Stewards on 9th January 2008, to impose a fine of £130 upon him in respect of his failure to ensure that INCA SOLDIER (FR) was broug

Joss Saville

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 7th February 2008 to consider whether or not Joss Saville, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 220 (vii) (a) of the Rules of Racing in that he failed to pay Miss A Clarke the full sum of her wages at the conclusion of her employment; failing to meet the undertakin

Craig Roberts

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 7th February 2008 to consider whether or not Craig Roberts, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Order 59 (i) of the Orders and Rules of Racing, in respect of his failure to send back his Horses in Training Returns in July, August and September 2007.
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Nicky Mackay

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 1st February 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Nicky Mackay, the rider of CONFIDENTIALITY, placed fourth, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing concerning his riding in the Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Handicap Stakes on 25

Michael O’Connell

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 1st February 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Michael O’Connell, the rider of ZAFFIE PARSON (IRE), placed third, had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, conc

Henry Daly

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 1st February 2008, considered an appeal lodged by Henry Daly, the trainer of OXLEY (FR), against the decision of the Doncaster Stewards on 25th January 2008 to deem him in breach of Rule 155(ii) and to fine him £3000. The Doncaster Stewards had also found that Paul Callaghan,

Warwick Racecourse

1. The Panel found that on Thursday 6th September 2007, Warwick was due to hold a seven race flat meeting. The official going forecast in the days preceding and on the day itself was good to firm (watering to maintain). At 0600 on 6th September, Ms Fiona Needham, the Clerk of the Course, inspected the track and ordered the watering of the home bend of the round c

Michael Wigham

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 17th January 2008 to consider whether or not Michael Wigham, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rule 54 (ii) of the Rules of Racing in respect of his failure to submit an application to add Mr G Naude’s name to the Stable Employees’ Register within 24 hours of the co

Philip Hobbs

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 17th January 2008 to consider whether or not Philip Hobbs, a licensed trainer, had committed a breach of Rules 35 (ii) and 36 (i) of the Rules of Racing, in respect of the record of vaccinations in the passport of HIBIKI (IRE), prior to the colt racing in the Sun Te

David Simpkin

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority held an enquiry on 17th January 2008 to consider whether or not David Simpkin, a registered owner and the manager of horses owned by the Direct Racing Club, had committed breaches of Rules 47B (vi), 201 (v) and 220 (iii) of the Rules of Racing in respect of the following:

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Peter Winkworth Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 17th January 2008, considered an appeal lodged by Peter Winkworth, the trainer of SHERIFF ROSCOE, placed first in the Leicester Annual Members Novices’ Steeple Chase, against the decision of the Stewards at Leicester to find that SHERIFF ROSCOE ridden by Dominic

Seb Sanders

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority on 17th January 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Seb Sanders, the rider of EMPEROR COURT (IRE), placed second, had committed a breach of Rule 153 (iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his use of

Tom Malone

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 10th January 2008, held an enquiry to establish whether or not Tom Malone, the rider of L’OISEAU DE FEU, placed third, had committed a breach of Rule 153(iii) of the Rules of Racing, in the light of Instruction H9 headed ‘Use of the Whip’, concerning his use of

Rose Davidson / Nicky Richards Appeal

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority, on 10th January 2008, considered appeals lodged by Miss Rose Davidson, the rider, and Nicky Richards, the trainer of NEW LODGE, unplaced in the Book Your Conference Here Novices’ Hurdle, against the decision of the Stewards at Carlisle to