Henderson: BHA decision 'harsh'

Leading National Hunt trainer Nicky Henderson branded as “harshâ€_ the British Horseracing Authority’s decision to stop him from making entries for three months. Henderson learned of his fate this morning, having last week been found guilty of using a prohibited substance on The Queen’s Moonlit Path at Huntingdon in February. He was also hit with a record-breaking £40,000 (€46,000) fine. The 58-year-old handler faced a possible disqualification from the training ranks, but will instead be unable to run any of his horses from July 11 to October 10. The punishment handed out means Henderson can continue to employ his workforce, and that owners can keep their horses with them if they wish. In a statement issued to Press Association Sport, Henderson said: “I am obviously hugely relieved that this saga has been... [read full story]                    

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