Fallon appeal unsuccessful

Kieren Fallon has failed in a High Court challenge to a Horseracing Regulatory Authority ban which prevents him riding in Britain.

Fallon, 41, was suspended from riding in Britain by the HRA earlier this month until the conclusion of his trial on criminal charges of conspiracy to defraud.

The six-time champion condemned that decision, and that of the HRA’s appeal board to uphold it, as unfair and unreasonable.

However, a High Court verdict has now upheld the HRA decision to prevent Fallon from riding in Britain.

Fallon, who is still licensed to ride in Ireland, misses out on partnering King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes favourite Hurricane Run at Ascot on Saturday as a consequence.

Fallon did not seek leave to appeal against Mr Justice Davis’s decision today.

His lawyers argued that the HRA panel and an appeal board which upheld its ruling had acted unfairly and disproportionately in depriving him of the ability to earn a living in Britain when no charges had yet been proved against him.

Moreover, they claimed he was also entitled to the presumption of innocence.

Fallon was charged earlier this month along with 10 others, including fellow jockeys Darren Williams and Fergal Lynch, in relation to the City Of London police investigation into alleged race-fixing.

All deny any wrongdoing.