Judge at centre of photo-finish farce appeals against BHA dismissal
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www.racingpost.comHere’s what’s happened recent to the Perth photo-finish issue:
- There was a high-profile incident at the Perth Festival where the final race’s photo finish produced an incorrect result, which was later reversed after additional review. This led to official apologies and a review by the governing authorities.
- The reversal occurred after the weigh-in, with the judge, the photo-finish operator, and the chief steward all questioned as part of the stewards’ enquiry. The incident was referred to the British Horseracing Authority for further action.
- Racing outlets labeled it a “farce” or “drama,” emphasizing the confusion and the impact on betting and trust in the result.
What this means for you:
- The final result you may have seen announced was corrected later, so official placings align with the corrected decision after review.
- The incident has prompted statements of regret from the BHA and a commitment to review processes to prevent similar errors in the future.
If you’d like, I can pull the exact official statements or provide a concise timeline of events from the stewards’ report and subsequent responses. I can also monitor for any further updates from the BHA or Perth racecourse.