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As the first, in the case of JHJ, endangered life and limb to both horse and jockey, for me there is no debate, it’s a no brainer.
ETA, sorry to be abrupt, but there is more to racing than the punter’s pocket……
Has a date been set for the Howard Johnson hearing or are they waiting until after Punchestown?
I heard an unsubstantiated rumour that all the staff had been advised they would not be required after July. Only a rumour though, not sure if it’s true, anyone else heard this?
Funnily enough I was chatting to fellow forum member Rob North at Kelso and we were saying exactly the same thing.
Was the date announced at any point?
I hope it turns out he hasn’t done anything wrong. If he has, I hope he never trains a horse again.
Either way, it’s unfair having this hanging over hima, just like it was unfair Fallon having an investigation hanging over him, and several other cases in recent past. BHA are so slow it’s ridiculous. This type of thing is bad for racing’s image when there is the story but no conclusion, they really do need to get on with things.
Either way, it’s unfair having this hanging over him
He/his legal team are the ones who asked for the hearing to be deferred from the provisional date in February, so you can’t say it’s unfair – it was his choice.
Think it’s due for June.
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‘from what I’ve heard’
Thankfully the justice system in racing, like it or loathe it, relies on evidence rather than hearsay!
The offences of which Howard Johnson is accused are extremely serious, and a long ban awaits if found guilty, but the key word is IF.
Rob
I can’t condone what he has done, but it worries me that it will be another nail in the coffin of northern racing if he is banned.
Fortunate enough to keep £100k in readies at his home:-
So what is northern racing bringing to the party?
A darned good festival at Perth to kick off 2011-2012 for starters!
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