The Football Association and Premier League have been urged to take a leaf out of the UK Jockey Club’s book to tackle allegations of corruption and wrongdoing in the game.

William Gittus has been appointed managing director of the UK Jockey Club’s property and land management company.

Jamie Spencer looks set to miss the 1000 Guineas after being given a one-day ban at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Security was being stepped up today for the big meeting at Sandown Park following protests by Manchester United supporters which delayed a race at Hereford yesterday.

Former Newmarket-based trainer Kamil Mahdi faces being warned off by the Jockey Club’s disciplinary panel tomorrow after having an appeal dismissed over a lifetime ban on keeping horses.