Classic-winning former jockey Philip Robinson believes the creation of a new disciplinary panel and licensing committee is a sign that British racing is "moving in the right direction".
Robinson, who rode Turf greats like Pebbles, Katies, Crimplene and Rakti to victory in a distinguished career, is excited to be part of the new process.
He is one of 23 members who will attempt to uphold the integrity of British racing by being responsible for holding inquiries, hearing appeals and, when needed, imposing penalties.
Grand National-winning former trainer Jenny Pitman, ex-jockey Jodie Mogford and former trainer Gardie Grissell are also on the new-look panel.
Robinson told Press Association Sport: "I've always been interested in this side of things and I've obviously been up in front of them (disciplinary panels) myself down the years.
"When I heard about this process I thought it was a really good idea to get professional jockeys and trainers involved as it has been said before that is what was lacking.
"Riding as long as I did you learn an awful lot and I felt I could read races as well as anyone, I could read races from all points of view, not just my own.
"I rode in America in the 1980s and even then they had former jockeys in their panel and it definitely helped in getting your point across.
"They understood the feedback they were getting as they'd been in that position themselves.
"I can only see the positives in this. The people running racing now finally seem to be moving in the right direction."
The appointment of a larger and more diverse panel was a recommendation from Christopher Quinlan QC, who highlighted in a detailed report last September an issue with the recruitment of previous disciplinary panels following the controversial Matthew Lohn and Jim Best cases.
British Horseracing Authority judicial panel chairman His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC said: "I'm pleased that we have been able to put in place a panel which combines greater diversity of skills and experience, combining significant legal expertise with in-depth horseracing knowledge."
Most panellists will begin their new positions in July and have been given three-year contracts.
BHA chief executive Nick Rust said: "It is essential that the sport's participants and followers continue to have confidence in our judicial system, that it is handled by the right individuals and acts with correct independence from the BHA's regulatory functions.
"We aim for the BHA to be at the forefront of sporting regulation best practice and the appointment of this panel reflects a further step in this direction."
