10.00 am - Oliver Sherwood, Placings Appeal

The independent Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will convene on Thursday 24 September 2020 to hear an Appeal brought by Oliver Sherwood, trainer of PONTRESINA (IRE), against the decision of the Stewards at Fontwell on 6 September 2020 to reverse the placings following interference in The Final Furlong Podcast Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race), placing SCHANBEL (IRE) first and PONTRESINA (IRE) second.

Notes to Editors:

1. The Panel for the Appeal will be: William Norris QC (Chair), Lyn Griffiths and Steve Winfield.

2. Due to the current situation and resulting difficulties arising from the corona virus, temporary changes have been made to how the Judicial Panel operates. Initial changes can be seen in a statement here issued on 1 April, with a further operational update issued on 1 June here.

3. As referenced in the above, media wishing to attend remote hearings must read and agree in writing to the media protocol referenced in the update issued on 1 June, which is also available here.

To express interest in attending a remote hearing, please contact Joe Rendall via [email protected].

Please note, the BHA Judicial Panel is an independent body which encompasses the Disciplinary Panel, Appeal Board and Licensing Committee.

It receives administrative support from the BHA via the Judicial Panel Secretary.