PATTERNS in betting behaviour and patterns in race-riding were combined in evidence for the first time to produce a conviction in an Irish racing disciplinary hearing in the Ronan McNally case.

The Co Armagh trainer must wait until the new year to learn what sanctions he faces, having been found guilty of “training and running horses in a manner which is prejudicial to the integrity, proper conduct and good reputation of horseracing.” He was also found to acted in a manner which “caused serious damage to the interests of horseracing in Ireland”.