Henderson fined £40,000 and has restrictions imposed over Moonlit Path affair

THE National Trainers Federation in Britain believes the punishment handed out to Nicky Henderson over the Moonlit Path affair was “severe”.

Henderson was given a £40,000 fine and restricted from making any entries for his horses for three months following a personal hearing on Thursday.

The NTF expressed sympathy for Henderson and are hoping talks with the BHA over the use of treatment to protect horses’ welfare can yield satisfactory results.