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We are nationally recognised bloodstock disputes experts with first-hand industry expertise and experience pursuing and defending claims within the bloodstock and horse racing industry.

Our team has unrivalled experience and knowledge in relation to bloodstock and laws surrounding horse racing and eventing. We have widespread experience across the racing industry and have acted, nationally and internationally on behalf of breeders, owners, jockeys and others involved in the racing industry.

Our team also has specialists in horse related professional negligence claims bringing and defending claims against veterinary surgeons, agents, auctioneers, trainers and other professionals

We are here to provide the guidance you need to navigate the often complex legal issues that can arise in the equestrian world. Our team understand the unique challenges that can arise in these fields and have the expertise, equine knowledge and skills necessary to help you achieve your goals.

We offer a full range of services including mediation, arbitration, tribunals, regulatory advice, litigation and more.

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What the Team is Known For

Ashfords has a strong team with extensive contacts in the horse racing industry and a consistent list of instructions in both contentious and non-contentious matters. It is particularly well versed in disciplinary matters involving the British Horseracing Authority and regulatory work. The team prosecutes and defends in integrity matters involving race fixing and anti-doping. Clients include regulatory bodies, horse trainers and jockeys.

Work Highlights

  • Ashfords successfully represented Harry Cobden (23/24 National Hunt champion jockey) in an appeal against the decision of the Cheltenham stewards to suspend him following a finding of careless riding.

Strengths

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Without a doubt in my mind, Ashfords are the best regulatory lawyers within the horse racing industry. Their knowledge of the rules of racing and the application of those rules is outstanding.

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A thorough knowledge of the horse racing industry and of its rules and regulations, supported by understanding the operation and demands of our business.

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Rory Mac Neice is highly regarded for his expertise in handling a full range of disciplinary and integrity matters, including anti-doping regulation and race-fixing allegations.

Rory has an incredible strength of knowledge about the racing industry. He represents jockeys in tribunals when they appeal against bans or suspensions, and is the go-to person on racing litigation.

Rory's record of helping us is rightly recognised as being of immense value.

Rory is very good, clients really like him and he digs in for them. He is well established in contentious litigation.

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