Amateur quit after Dunne 'mouthed off

ROBBIE DUNNE stood "swearing and mouthing off" at amateur rider Hannah Welch after a race at Chepstow in November 2018 as the weighing room looked on, it was claimed yesterday.

- DAVID YATES

Dunne (below) is charged with bullying and harassment of Bryony Frost during February 13 and September 3 last year- and faces a ban of up to three years from racing or a £15,000 fine.

As the hearing before a three-strong independent judicial panel entered its third day yesterday, Welch, 24, recalled a confrontation after a Charity Handicap Hurdle at the Monmouthshire track on 21 November 2018.

Former point-to-point rider Welch, who rode seven winners from 70 rides under Rules before quitting the sport in November 19, said: "Mr Dunne placed himself right in front of me and was swearing and mouthing off at me. He shouted at me and swore at me multiple times.