Appeal procedure
LODGING AN APPEAL
If a Jockey is unhappy with the penalty or findings of the Stewards on the day, when receiving a suspension or fine, they have the facility to lodge an appeal with the BHA.
In all cases, Jockeys should request a copy of the DVD of the race which will be supplied by the Stipendiary Steward acting on the day.
All appeals should be lodged through the PJA who will fax the appeal to the BHA.
If legal representation is required at the appeal hearing, this needs to be sanctioned by the PJA if the Jockey wishes to claim on the Group Legal Expenses Scheme.
Appeals against suspensions for riding offences need to be lodged within 48 hours starting the day after the Stewards announced their decision.
Appeals against fines or revised placings need to be lodged 7 days starting the day after the Stewards announced their decision.
No appeal may be lodged unless it is accompanied by a deposit. When lodging the appeal the PJA will authorise the BHA to deduct the deposit from the Jockey’s Weatherbys account.
The deposits for appealing are :
- Apprentice and Conditionals
- £110 - Against a fine of £500 or less
- £250 – Against penalty or findings of the Stewards
- Full Licensed Jockeys
- £220 – Against a fine of £500 or less
- £500 – Against penalty or findings of the Stewards
After the appeal has been heard the deposit may be forfeited or returned as the BHA consider appropriate.
To view the rule on the BHA website, click here