SOME have commented that the way the penalties are being applied by racing stewards provides insufficient deterrent to a win at all cost attitude, whilst others have suggested that Britain should adopt the approach seen in the US where, irrespective of the circumstances, interference should be deemed a “foul” and the offending horse and Jockey ought be disqualified or demoted.

I would like to take this opportunity to say that, in my view, our stewards are applying our rules and penalties correctly, and in line with our priorities of keeping racing clean, fair and safe.