Delight for Fallon as Alexandrova storms home

KIEREN FALLON, whose current tribulations have been well documented, returned to a rapturous reception after partnering Alexandrova to a smooth victory in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh yesterday.

He seemed visibly moved at the warmth of the thunderous applause which greeted him on his return to the winner's enclosure, as the vast throng wasted no time nailing their colours to the mast.

The message, for those listening across channel was clear, the thousands at headquarters were clearly of the opinion a man is innocent until proven guilty.