The Derby-winning jockey received the suspension from the Royal Western India Turf Club in February when they found him guilty of failing to ride Ice Age on her merits in a race in Mumbai.

Ice Age, the 6-4 favourite, was narrowly beaten leading to an on-course riot and the filly being declared a non-runner for betting purposes. His ban was dramatically increased to eight months on appeal, but subsequently returned to its original length following a further appeal.

Dwyer said: “I’ve got to be hopeful because, in my mind, I know I haven’t done anything wrong.“I’m certain of one thing, and that’s that when I go to the BHA I’m sure I’ll get a fair hearing.

“I never got anything like a fair hearing in India and, with all the evidence on the table, I’ve got to be hopeful. We’ll just see what happens, but I’m really just going to be glad to see the back of the whole thing once and for all.

“I’ve got Graeme McPherson representing me, who’s a very good barrister, and Andrew Chalk (solicitor) and Paul Struthers (chief executive of the Professional Jockeys ’Association) will be coming down with me as part of the team.”