Cases

Horseracing Regulatory Authority v Byrne & Others

Held

One jockey (Byrne) admitted selling inside information. Three of the jockeys (Kelly, Ferris & Nolan) and the trainer (McEntee) were found to have sold inside information. Ferris alone was found to have ridden to lose. Various findings of misleading investigators were made. The penalties imposed on the licensed persons were: McEntee - 12 months suspension. Kelly - 12 month suspension. Ferris - 5 years disqualification. Nolan - 9 months suspension. Byrne - 4 months suspension.

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