Result of a Disciplinary Panel hearing (Alan Findlay, Louise Thompson, Gillian Findlay, Andrew Hall, Robert Thompson, James Carter) Monday 18 January
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.
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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
| 听Horse | 听Race | 听Owner | Market | 听Liability | 听Profit |
| Oratory | 9 April 2011, 2.10pm, Thirsk | The Unique Partnership | Win | -拢11,960 | 拢2,000 |
| Tombi | 19 April 2011, 3.10pm, Pontefract | An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman | Win | -拢268 | 拢30 |
| Dialogue | 25 April 2011, 3.45pm, Redcar | Mr Alan Findlay | Win | -拢4,552 | 拢400 |
| Judicious | 30 April 2011, 2.25pm, Thirsk | The Unique Partnership | Win | -拢990 | 拢10 |
| Burns Night | 2 May 2011, 4.20pm, Beverley | An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman | Win | -拢8,366 | 拢1,035 |
| Fimias | 3 May 2011, 4.15pm, Newcastle | The Unique Partnership | Win | -拢5,930 | 拢331 |
| Tombi | 13 May 2011, 4.10pm, York | An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman | Win | -拢22,848 | 拢102 |
| Judicious | 31 March 2012, 5.30pm, Doncaster | The Unique Partnership | Win and Place | -拢1,042 | 拢176 |
| Judicious | 15 August 2012, 6.00pm,Beverley | The Unique Partnership | Win | -拢20,691 | 拢5001 |
| Blazeofenchantment | 4 October 2012, 5.40pm, Wolverhampton | The Unique Partnership | Win and Place | -拢1,921 | 拢35 |
| Joeluke | 6 October 2012, 6.20pm, Wolverhampton | The Unique Partnership | Place | -拢1,472 | 拢153 |
| Oratory | 13 March 2013, 8.50pm, Kempton Park | The Unique Partnership | Win | -拢819 | 拢30 |
| Blazeofenchantment | 27 April 2013, 2.10pm, Leicester | The Unique Partnership | Win and Place | -拢365 | 拢18 |
| Chiswick Bey | 27 April 2013, 5.35pm, Leicester | Two Ladies and a Gentleman | Win and Place | -拢3,535 | 拢55 |
| Oratory | 3 June 2013, 4.15pm, Leicester | The Unique Partnership | Win | -拢741 | 拢13 |
| Blazeofenchantment | 9 July 2013, 5.30pm, Pontefract | Two Ladies and a Gentleman | Win | -拢825 | 拢25 |
| Oratory | 15 July 2013, 4.30pm, Ayr | Two Ladies and a Gentleman | Win | -拢3,657 | 拢1,245 |
| Mysterious Wonder | 27 July 2013, 5.25pm, Newcastle | Two Ladies and a Gentleman | Win | -拢170 | 拢10 |
| Mysterious Wonder | 3 August 2013, 2.25pm, Doncaster | Two Ladies and a Gentleman | Win and Place | -拢1,127 | 拢38 |
APPENDIX B
LAY BETS PLACED ON HORSES OTHER THAN KHAWATIM BY LOUISE THOMPSON
| 听Horse | 听Race | 听Owner | Market | 听Liability | 听Profit |
| Dialogue | 25 April 2011, 3.45pm, Redcar | Mr Alan Findlay | Win | -拢48 | 拢5 |
| Burns Night | 9 May 2013, 7.05pm, Southwell | The Unique Partnership | Win | -拢2,007 | 拢101 |
