Martin Dwyer was relieved to put what he described as an “awful” period behind him after a disciplinary panel at the British Horseracing Authority decided not to reciprocate the 56-day ban he received in India.

Martin Dwyer will be fighting to clear his name in India this weekend as his appeal against an eight-month suspension is due to be heard.

Jockey Martin Dwyer is set to face an inquiry in India following his third-place finish aboard the favourite for a race at Mahalaxmi racecourse in Mumbai.