British Horseracing Authority apologise after Kempton photo-finish error

However, they added, "the result called on the day stands for betting purposes".

The British Horseracing Authority has apologised "to everyone affected" after it was forced to overturn a result from Kempton on Friday evening.

Bird For Life was on the night announced the winner of a mile-and-a half handicap, in which 10-11 favourite was adjudged to have finished a nose away in second after a photo-finish.