Fallon banned for 21 days

Champion jockey Kieren Fallon was today given a 21-day suspension by the Jockey Club over his riding of Ballinger Ridge at Lingfield last Tuesday.

The race caused a storm of controversy after Fallon was caught and beaten a short head after easing down when well clear.

He was found to be in breach of racing’s rules in that he failed to ride out for first place, and the matter was referred on to the Jockey Club as unusual betting patterns were reported before the event by exchange firm Betfair.

A 21-day ban is the maximum under current Jockey Club rules for a riding offence of this nature.

The winner, Rye, started the 8-11 favourite, while Ballinger Ridge went off at 15-8.