The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has taken the step to exclude from the sport 11 individuals who were involved in an episode of violent disorder at Goodwood racecourse on 5 May 2018.
This follows the conclusion of criminal proceedings which resulted in the conviction and sentencing of all 11 individuals at Guildford Crown Court after charges were brought by Sussex Police.
The exclusions imposed on all 11 individuals are for an indefinite period with a minimum of three years and prevent them from entering any premises licensed by the BHA, which includes racecourses and training yards.
Chris Watts, Head of Integrity for the BHA, said:
“A day at the races is a fun, safe and relaxing day out that is suitable for all the family. The sport will not tolerate any incidents of serious anti-social behaviour and, in this case, gratuitous violence. On the very rare occasions when it does occur we will work collaboratively with the police and the racecourses to ensure that the appropriate action is taken against the individuals involved.”
Adam Waterworth, Managing Director of Sport at Goodwood racecourse, said:
“We are delighted that the evidence we provided has helped secure an appropriately serious sentence for the perpetrators of this incident. We take a zero-tolerance stance on anti-social behaviour here at Goodwood, and to support this, we installed an extensive CCTV network across the course a few years ago, which helped us provide clear footage to Sussex Police of the incident.
“This sends out a strong message to the public – anti-social behaviour is not welcome at Goodwood, and we will continue to be vigilant so racegoers can enjoy the best possible experience when they come racing with us.”
Notes to Editors
1. The eleven excluded individuals, and their sentences, are as follows:
Tyrone Sharp:
DOB: 18-DEC-1990
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty on 30/10/2018
SENTENCE: 20 months imprisonment, 147 days on qualifying tagged curfew to count towards sentence, victim surcharge of £140
Jack Couper:
DOB: 30-DEC-1995
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty
SENTENCE: 8 months imprisonment, 146 days on qualifying tagged curfew to count towards sentence, £140 victim surcharge
Peris Dore:
DOB: 09-DEC-1990
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty
SENTENCE: 8 months imprisonment, 129 days on qualifying tagged curfew to count towards sentence, £140 victim surcharge
David Salway:
DOB: 24-MAY-1990
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty
SENTENCE: 16 months imprisonment, 144 days on qualifying tagged curfew to count towards sentence, £140 victim surcharge
James Whitlock:
DOB: 29-AUG-1992
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty
SENTENCE: 24 months imprisonment, 148 days spent on tagged curfew to count towards sentence, £140 victim surcharge
Darius Wharton:
DOB: 08-JUN-2000
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty
SENTENCE: 6 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, Breaches reserved to HHJ Fraser, 120 hours unpaid work, 3 months electronic curfew (7pm-6am daily), £30 victim surcharge
Michael Hand:
DOB: 12-JUL-1986
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty
SENTENCE: 8 months imprisonment, £140 victim surcharge
Michael Suffield:
DOB: 28-JUL-1989
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty
SENTENCE: 8 months imprisonment, 145 days on qualifying curfew to count towards sentence, £140 victim surcharge
Jack McLoughlin:
DOB: 26-MAY-1995
CHARGE: Violent Disorder
PLEA: Guilty
SENTENCE: 8 months imprisonment, 146 days on qualifying curfew to count towards sentence, £140 victim surcharge
Lesley Sharp:
DOB: 10-JUL-1969
CHARGE: (1) Assault occasioning ABH (2) Assault by beating
PLEA: (1) Not Guilty (2) Guilty
SENTENCE: To pay a fine £500 (or serve 14 days imprisonment in default) at a rate of £200 per month. £100 victim surcharge = total to pay: £1100 – no imprisonment
Kyle Binns:
DOB: 14-JUL-1992
CHARGE: (1) Violent Disorder (2) Affray
PLEA: (1) Not Guilty (2) Guilty
SENTENCE: 4 months imprisonment, £115 victim surcharge
