Jim Best handed four-year ban in non-triers case

Trainer Jim Best has been disqualified for four years and jockey Paul John banned for a period of 150 days when he cannot apply for a licence, having been found guilty of breaching the rules regarding the running and riding of two horses in December of last year.

Best and his former conditional rider John faced the British Horseracing Authority’s disciplinary panel last month over the performances of Echo Brava at Plumpton on December 14 and Missile Man at Towcester on December 17.

Both horses finished unplaced with Best and John accused of failing to ensure the horses ran on their merits.