Following the conviction and sentencing of 11 individuals at Guildford Crown Court Tuesday, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has banned those in question for an indefinite period, with a minimum of three years, preventing them from entering any premises licensed by the BHA, including racecourses and training yards. The measures stemmed from a mass brawl which erupted at Goodwood racecourse May 5, 2018. Involving over 30 people, the incident–which in part was caught on video–resulted in the Sussex Police department making 12 arrests, with 11 individuals charged. Nine of the 11 men received prison terms, ranging from eight months to two years. The two remaining men were fined or had their sentence suspended after pleading guilty to lesser charges.
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