Fallon hit with 21-day ban

KIEREN FALLON’S controversial riding of Ballinger Ridge at Lingfield last Tuesday has resulted in the champion jockey being hit with a 21-day suspension.

The Jockey Club made it clear yesterday that the ban was for a riding offence only, and did not preclude further measures being taken after an investigation into allegations made in a News Of The World article yesterday.

The Lingfield race whipped up a storm after Fallon was caught and beaten a short head after easing down when well clear.