Ruby Walsh has had his appeal against a three-day careless riding ban dismissed following a hearing at the British Horseracing Authority yesterday.

Newly-appointed Professional Jockeys Association chief executive Paul Struthers is looking forward to bringing his own ideas to the table as a resolution to the controversial whip rules is sought.

The results of post-mortem examinations into the two horses who died in the parade ring at Newbury on Saturday are not expected to be released until Thursday.

The results of the post-mortem examinations into the two horses who died following an incident in the parade ring at Newbury on Saturday will not be revealed today.

Plans for the rescheduling of the meeting at Newbury abandoned in extraordinary circumstances on Saturday are expected to be announced today.

The British Horseracing Authority intend to make no further comment until Monday on the deaths of two horses at Newbury yesterday.

Kieren Fallon has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance when riding in France this summer.

RICHARD GUEST has been informed he is to face a disciplinary hearing at the Horseracing Regulatory Authority following November’s animal cruelty case.

Richard Guest is unlikely to have his trainer’s license withdrawn despite admitting animal cruelty following the death of a racehorse that was incorrectly treated.

DAVID PIPE has been issued with his training licence by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority and will send out his first runners at Kelso today.

Hamilton Academicals secretary Scott Struthers has confirmed the Second Division club have closed down until the staff receive payment.