Betfair Eddie: BHA have concluded and now retired to consider

Disciplinary Panel hearing into alleged breaches of the Rules of Racing by Neil Clement, Eddie Ahern et. al. concludes

The Disciplinary Panel hearing regarding registered owner Neil Clement, licensed jockey Eddie Ahern, licensed person James Clutterbuck and two unlicensed individuals - Paul Hill and Martin Raymond - has now concluded.

The Panel will now retire to consider all of the submissions before publishing a result with written reasons in due course. It is not possible to specify when this will be, but it will not be before the end of the week.

Should any individuals be found in breach of the Rules a hearing regarding penalties would subsequently be arranged.

The BHA will make no further comment at this time.



Notes to Editors:


1. The charges being considered can be found here: http://www.britishhorseracing.presscentre.com/Press-Releases/Jockey-Eddie-Ahern-and-five-individuals-charged-with-serious-breaches-of-the-Rules-of-Racing-33c.aspx

2. Michael Turl, who was also included in the initial charges, submitted a guilty plea on a factual basis and as such his hearing was held on Monday 22nd April. He was disqualified for two years and fined £10,000. Details of this hearing can be found here: http://www.britishhorseracing.presscentre.com/Press-Releases/Result-of-a-Disciplinary-Panel-hearing-Michael-Turl-3b5.aspx

3. Please note that it is BHA policy not to comment on ongoing investigations or pending a Disciplinary Panel hearing.

4. The Panel for the hearing was: Tim Charlton QC (Chair), Richard Gould and Celina Carter

5. The BHA was represented by Louis Weston

6. The defendants were represented by the following:

Eddie Ahern: Jonathan Harvie, QC
Neil Clement: Kristina Montgomery, QC
James Clutterbuck: Gideon Cammerman
Paul Hill: In person
Martin Raymond: Rory Mac Neice