22 Jan 2016

SUMMARY DECISION

On 18 January 2016 the Disciplinary Panel (“the Panel”) of the British Horseracing Authority (“BHA”) met to consider a number of allegations against Alan Findlay, Louise Thompson, Gillian Findlay, Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson and James Carter. The Panel comprised Matthew Lohn (Chair), Lucinda Cavendish and Philip Curl.
The individuals against whom the allegations were made chose not to attend or be represented at the hearing. Having carefully reviewed the evidence and received submissions from the BHA, the Panel found the allegations proved against each of the individuals as follows:

 

Alan Findlay

ALAN FINDLAY, on 25 January 2013 by placing lay bets on KHAWATIM and, in the period between 9 April 2011 and 3 August 2013 by placing lay bets on the Horses and Races listed in the attached Table of Races (Appendix A) acted in breach of Rule (E)92.2 and, instructed others to place lay bets on his behalf and, received the proceeds of such lay bets, when he knew he was prohibited from doing so as a Listed Person;
ALAN FINDLAY acted in breach of Rule (A)50.2 by failing to provide telephone billing accounts for specified periods which were relevant to an investigation by the Authority within the time and in the manner specified when the request was made;
ALAN FINDLAY acted in breach of Rule (A)30 by acting in a manner which the Authority considers to be prejudicial to the integrity and proper conduct of horseracing in Great Britain namely directing abusive and foul language towards members of the BHA’s Integrity, Legal and Risk Department engaged in carrying out an investigation;

 

Louise Thompson

LOUISE THOMPSON, on 25 January 2013 and in the period between 9 April 2011 and 3 August 2013, acted in breach of Rule (A)37 by assisting Alan Findlay to act in contravention of Rule (E)92.2 by placing lay bets on KHAWATIM and the Horses and Races listed in the attached Table of Races (Appendix B) on Alan Findlay’s behalf when she knew Alan Findlay was prohibited from doing so as a Listed Person;
LOUISE THOMPSON acted in breach of Rule (A)50.2 by failing to provide telephone billing accounts for specified periods which were relevant to an investigation by the Authority within the time and in the manner specified when the request was made;

 

Gillian Findlay

GILLIAN FINDLAY acted in breach of Rule (A)50.2 by failing to provide telephone billing accounts for specified periods which are relevant to an investigation by the Authority within the time and in the manner specified when the request was made;

 

Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson and James Carter

ANDREW HALL, ROBERT THOMPSON and JAMES CARTER, on 25 January 2013, acted in breach of Rule (A)37 by assisting Alan Findlay to act in contravention of Rule (E)92.2 by placing lay bets on KHAWATIM on Alan Findlay’s behalf when they knew Alan Findlay was prohibited from doing so as a Listed Person;

 

The Panel issued the following penalties:
1. ALAN FINDLAY – disqualification for a period of 8 years and 3 months;
2. LOUISE THOMPSON – disqualification for a period of 3 years and 6 months;
3. GILLIAN FINDLAY – disqualification for a period of 12 months; and
4. ANDREW HALL, ROBERT THOMPSON and JAMES CARTER

 

Full reasons for these findings will be released at a later date.

 

Notes to editors: 

 

The Panel for the hearing was: Matthew Lohn (Chair), Philip Curl, Lucinda Cavendish

 

APPENDIX A

LAY BETS PLACED ON HORSES OTHER THAN KHAWATIM BY ALAN FINDLAY

 

Horse	Race	Owner	Market	Liability	Profit
Oratory	9 April 2011, 2.10pm, Thirsk	The Unique Partnership	Win	-£11,960	£2,000
Tombi	19 April 2011, 3.10pm, Pontefract	An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman	Win	-£268	£30
Dialogue	25 April 2011, 3.45pm, Redcar	Mr Alan Findlay	Win	-£4,552	£400
Judicious	30 April 2011, 2.25pm, Thirsk	The Unique Partnership	Win	-£990	£10
Burns Night	2 May 2011, 4.20pm, Beverley	An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman	Win	-£8,366	£1,035
Fimias	3 May 2011, 4.15pm, Newcastle	The Unique Partnership	Win	-£5,930	£331
Tombi	13 May 2011, 4.10pm, York	An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman	Win	-£22,848	£102
Judicious	31 March 2012, 5.30pm, Doncaster	The Unique Partnership	Win and Place	-£1,042	£176
Judicious	15 August 2012, 6.00pm,Beverley	The Unique Partnership	Win	-£20,691	£5001
Blazeofenchantment	4 October 2012, 5.40pm, Wolverhampton	The Unique Partnership	Win and Place	-£1,921	£35
Joeluke	6 October 2012, 6.20pm, Wolverhampton	The Unique Partnership	Place	-£1,472	£153
Oratory	13 March 2013, 8.50pm, Kempton Park	The Unique Partnership	Win	-£819	£30
Blazeofenchantment	27 April 2013, 2.10pm, Leicester	The Unique Partnership	Win and Place	-£365	£18
Chiswick Bey	27 April 2013, 5.35pm, Leicester	Two Ladies and a Gentleman	Win and Place	-£3,535	£55
Oratory	3 June 2013, 4.15pm, Leicester	The Unique Partnership	Win	-£741	£13
Blazeofenchantment	9 July 2013, 5.30pm, Pontefract	Two Ladies and a Gentleman	Win	-£825	£25
Oratory	15 July 2013, 4.30pm, Ayr	Two Ladies and a Gentleman	Win	-£3,657	£1,245
Mysterious Wonder	27 July 2013, 5.25pm, Newcastle	Two Ladies and a Gentleman	Win	-£170	£10
Mysterious Wonder	3 August 2013, 2.25pm, Doncaster	Two Ladies and a Gentleman	Win and Place	-£1,127	£38

 

APPENDIX B

LAY BETS PLACED ON HORSES OTHER THAN KHAWATIM BY LOUISE THOMPSON

 

Horse	Race	Owner	Market	Liability	Profit
Dialogue	25 April 2011, 3.45pm, Redcar	Mr Alan Findlay	Win	-£48	£5
Burns Night	9 May 2013, 7.05pm, Southwell	The Unique Partnership	Win	-£2,007	£101