Punter warned off indefinitely by Jockey Club

BRIGHTON-BASED punter John McCracken was warned off indefinitely by the Jockey Club yesterday at a hearing held in his absence.

The disciplinary panel met to determine whether to exercise its powers to exclude McCracken from any premises owned or licensed by the stewards of the Jockey Club.

This was in respect of his refusal to be interviewed by or co-operate with the security department regarding ongoing investigations into possible serious breaches of the Rules of Racing.