Jockey Club to inquire into punter’s dealings

CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN, a London tailor and punter, is to be the subject of a Jockey Club inquiry early next month, it was confirmed yesterday.

Coleman, who is alleged to have given jockeys presents in return for information, is one of six men racing’s governing body named during the summer.

They are wanted drug dealer Brian Wright (senior), his son Brian, ex-jockey Barrie Wright (no relation), Ian Kiernan, Paul Shannon and Coleman.