The British Horseracing Authority has handed down a six-month ban to apprentice jockey Finley Marsh, reports The Mirror, after he admitted to wagering over £5,000 (about US$5,660) on horse racing.
Betway notified the BHA about Marsh's activity in March, and an investigation found the apprentice had placed wagers with other entities as well. He never withdrew any winnings from the 118 wagers he placed.
Marsh had already not ridden since November of 2020, after receiving a six-month ban for skipping out on a drug test after taking cocaine.
“This is a sad case of a young man who has grappled with an addiction,” said solicitor Rory Mac Neice.
“The rule which says jockeys must not bet on horseracing is an important and a critical one,” said Panel chairman Tim Charlton. “It wasn't in any shape or form calculated behaviour and that, to our thinking, seriously reduces the blameworthiness of your conduct. We wish you well for your continued work on dealing with your problem. We've been very impressed with the efforts you've made.”
Marsh's suspension will end May 17, 2022, and he was given permission for the intervening months to exercise horses in the yard of trainer Richard Hughes, who gave a character reference at the disciplinary hearing.
Read more at The Mirror.
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