O'Brien stands by embattled Fallon

Aidan O’Brien is confident Coolmore will continue to support Kieren Fallon if the six-time champion jockey’s failed drugs test is confirmed.

O'Brien stands by embattled Fallon
Sun, 09 Dec, 2007 - 15:21

Aidan O’Brien is confident Coolmore will continue to support Kieren Fallon if the six-time champion jockey’s failed drugs test is confirmed.

Just 24 hours after his race-fixing trial collapsed at the Old Bailey, it was revealed Fallon tested positive for a banned substance after riding Myboycharlie to win the Group One Prix Morny at Deauville on August 19.

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