Kieren Fallon is to appeal after being banned from racing for 18 months by France Galop after testing positive for a banned substance following a race at Deauville in August 2007.

Kieren Fallon has been left “dismayed” after he was hit with a six-month suspension by French racing authority France Galop.

Kieren Fallon is unlikely to be allowed to ride in Ireland while he serves a six-month suspension handed to him by French racing authority France Galop.