Overview

• On day two of the London hearing, Dylan Kitts gave evidence, apologized to the sport and public, and called his ride at Worcester one of the worst decisions of his life.
• He testified that John Higgins phoned before the race telling him the horse must not win and said trainer Chris Honour indicated he had his instructions.
• The BHA cited phone records and payments of about £100 and £150 routed via Premier League footballer Ashley Barnes, alongside frequent calls between Honour and Higgins.
• Race replays shown to the panel were described by the BHA as depicting only a token late effort consistent with a deliberate stopping ride.
• Honour and Higgins deny the charges; Higgins is absent on medical grounds, Barnes remains on the exclusion list but uncharged, and the disciplinary proceedings continue.