Fallon fails to have 18-month ban lifted

KIEREN Fallon has failed in an attempt to have his 18-month worldwide ban reduced by the French racing authorities.

The six-time champion jockey was bidding to reduce the severity of the suspension on appeal, after he tested positive for a banned substance at Deauville in August last year.

Fallon, who earlier this week confirmed he was to link up once again with former boss Sir Michael Stoute in a work-riding capacity, will not be able to resume race-riding until August next year.