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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 acted for leading professional jockey and long-standing client Frankie Dettori in respect of an appeal against suspension incurred at the 2023 Royal Ascot meeting and appearing at the hearing of his appeal as advocate.

Strengths

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They have a thorough knowledge of the law and the rules of racing. They are always at the end of the phone or email when we need them.

Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian respondent
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I highly recommend Ashfords' commitment. They have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the BHA rulebook alongside acknowledgement of the risks involved in our sport.

Sport: Horse Racing & Equestrian respondent
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I have the utmost confidence in Ashfords to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They have an incredibly strong team with excellent depth whose service levels are second to none.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rory Mac Neice
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Rory Mac Neice
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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.

No one has greater knowledge of the sport nor tactical awareness.

Rory is determined, professional, motivated, meticulous and he really listens to his client to work with them to get the result needed.

Rory's work for us and our members is greatly appreciated for his understanding of the matters and the prompt attention given to urgent cases.

Rory goes above and beyond time and again, and I have the utmost confidence in his abilities. On several occasions he has achieved results that I would have deemed highly unlikely.

Rory is an outstanding individual. We could not operate without his expert advice. It's as simple as that.

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