thats great chris i am at the craven for pleasure,then working at the guineas.

Disciplinary Panel Enquiries

RESULT OF AN ENQUIRY HEARD BY THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL ON WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2009

In absence:

LARKHAM (USA) / Ralph Beckett

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 25 November 2009 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from LARKHAM (USA), trained by Ralph Beckett, by the Stewards at Newbury after the gelding had finished first in the Mirage Signs Handicap Stakes on 15 August 2009.

The urine of the horse was found to contain ranitidine, which is a prohibited substance. After considering the evidence, including statements from Beckett and his Veterinary Surgeon, the Panel was satisfied that the source of the substance was an administration of 45 ml of Ulcer Guard (20 ml in the morning and 25ml in the evening) which was mistakenly given, in the usual Head Lad’s absence, to LARKHAM (USA) on 10 August 2009.

The Panel accepted an admission from Beckett that he was in breach of Rule 53 of the Rules of Racing. It imposed a fine of £4000, and in addition, under Rule 180(ii), disqualified LARKHAM (USA) from the race, placing GENEVA GEYSER (GER) first, WOODLARK ISLAND (IRE) second, MYKINGDOMFORAHORSE third and NATURAL FLAIR (USA) fourth.

The Panel imposed a fine in excess of the entry point (£1000) and in excess of the recommended range (£750-£2500) because the view was taken that Beckett bore real personal responsibility for the mix-up which led to the administration of the Ulcer Guard just 5 days before the race at Newbury, when Beckett and his usual Head Lad thought the minimum recommended withdrawal period was 8 days. Beckett should have monitored treatments more closely at a time when he had a temporary replacement as Head Lad while his full time employee was away on holiday. Quite apart from the mix up which led to administration of the Ulcer Guard 5 rather than 8 days before the race, Beckett had extra reason to exercise proper care and not to act on the basis that an 8 day withdrawal period was adequate for a number of reasons. Firstly, all trainers were sent an email on 15 June 2009, from the Director of Equine Science and Welfare, warning them about the detection period for anti-ulcer medication, highlighting that there was limited information available about the excretion time for ranitidine given to horses, and that there were indications that it could be as long as 18 days in urine. In July he was telephoned by the BHA’s Veterinary Advisor (Medication) warning him that he was personally at risk over his administration of ranitidine because screening tests on the urine sample of another of his horses had indicated the possibility of its presence. Finally, a warning was published in the National Trainers Federation July newsletter and a notice containing the same information as the Director of Equine Science & Welfare’s June email was published in the Racing Calendar of 30 July.

Although the Panel eventually imposed a financial penalty only, both Beckett and all other trainers should be aware that more serious penalties may be imposed in similar cases in the future.The Panel also informed Beckett that the horses in his care will be the subject of examination and the taking of samples for analysis provided for in Rule (A)49 within the next twelve months.

30th November 2009

Notes for Editors:

The Panel was: Tim Charlton (Chair), Mrs S Arkwright and Nicky Vigors

http://www.britishhorseracing.com/resources/about/whatwedo/disciplinary/disciplinaryDetail.asp?item=091043

http://www.britishhorseracing.com/resources/about/whatwedo/disciplinary/disciplinaryDetail.asp?item=091184

The above links related to the above case, now read below, note both horses won under the influence of rantadine.

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Disciplinary Panel Enquiries


SILVER OCEAN (USA) - RALPH BECKETT

WOLVERHAMPTON FOURTH OCTOBER (AW) (TWILIGHT) MEETING 2010
The Try **** For An Exchange Maiden Stakes

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on 7 April 2011 held an enquiry into the analysis of the urine ordered to be taken from SILVER OCEAN (USA) trained by R M Beckett, by the Stewards at Wolverhampton after the gelding had finished first in the Try **** For An Exchange Maiden Stakes on 22 October 2010.

The urine of the horse was found to contain ranitidine, which is a prohibited substance. The trainer exercised his right to have the ‘B’ sample analysed, which confirmed the original finding. After considering the evidence, including statements from Beckett and his Veterinary Surgeon, the Panel was satisfied that the source of the substance was a 9-day, twice-daily course of Ulcer Guard given to SILVER OCEAN (USA) between 4 October 2010 and 12 October 2010.

The Panel accepted an admission from Beckett that he was in breach of Rule (C)53 of the Rules of Racing. It also noted that Beckett had had a positive finding for ranitidine with LARKHAM (USA) from a race at Newbury on 15 August 2009 and that the investigation and resultant enquiry had highlighted the dangers of using Ulcer Guard and the ability of the laboratory to find ranitidine in urine up to 18 days after administration. In respect of SILVER OCEAN (USA), Beckett admitted continuing to use Ulcer Guard not on veterinary advice but because “we still had it in stock”. Although aware through notices published by both the BHA and the NTF that ranitidine can be detected for as long as 18 days Beckett chose to apply only a 10-day withdrawal period.

The Panel imposed a fine of £2,500 upon Beckett and ordered him to pay £500 towards the cost of the analysis of the ‘B’ sample because it was satisfied that the source of the ranitidine should have been immediately obvious to him. Under Rule (A)74 the Panel disqualified SILVER OCEAN (USA) from the race, placing KHALEEJI first, SPIN CAST second, ROYAL TALISMAN third and BLOWING BUBBLES (USA) fourth.

The Panel also informed Beckett that all the horses in his care will be the subject of examination and the taking of samples for analysis provided for in Rule (A)49 within the next 12 months.

Charles Warde-Aldam
Diana Powles
Hopper Cavendish
07 April 2011
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Once bitten twice shy?, not in this case it seems, a trainer gets caught a second time and yet the penalty imposed was less than the original penalty for the Larkham case (reduced on appeal), surely the panel are not that naive to think that the use of rantadine by Beckett (of noble birth) was not deliberate.

The Binocular Champions Hurdle win is one of the most unusual things to understand.

Declared out of the race by Henderson, but he refused to scratch it when asked by the BHB.

Horse sent to JP's vet in Ireland to be treated as the stable under a cloud with the positive test. Back in the race. Bolts up.

Thanks all for the replies i must make things clear,i'am not the author of the letter,but have been in contact with him,like i said the letter has been sent and is awaiting a reply,will post if i hear anything.

Lairy Mary, tbh the idea of Bradley becoming a trainer is laughable at best,but sums up British Racing imo.

fascinating reading, just out of interest TT, will you be backing any of hendo's in 3 weeks

How can Bradley pass the "fit and proper person" test?

http://dgkelly84.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/day-335-at-the-bha-house/

Hard to know whether Henderson's apparent clumsiness is down to believing himself untouchable or whether he's an idiot making mistake after mistake or whether he's having his pants pulled down by his staff and doesn't really have a clue what goes on in his yard. Doping is usually a bit more sophisticated than this

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Not enough space Lee

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Who sacked you turnip?

glad to see you are keeping this to the fore   t.t.....

you going to cheltenham turnip turns....

yes , staying in coventry , some will say i should have been sent to coventry years ago...

Dan Kelly ‏@muffinmannhc
No response as yet: Open letter to BHA Director of Integrity, Legal and Risk http://wp.me/p1BOBt-1S  Have asked for an interview, either way.

why doesnt muffin man post himself iyo?

Deltâ     20 Feb 13 07:52 
why doesnt muffin man post himself iyo?

Delta,all this was off twitter ,basically it got retweeted to me and after reading it thought it deserved a thread,was only after i found out that muffin man used to be on here,so to answer you question,no idea tbh