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Posted on Sunday, July 16th, 2006
Kieren Fallon, 27 Others Face Race Fixing Charges
A City of London Police investigation into horse race fixing was back in the spotlight last week after 11 individuals, including champion jockey Kieren Fallon, were charged with offenses related to race fixing. The investigation, which focused on over 80 races that took place between December 2002 and September 2004, was first brought to the public’s attention in September 2004 when Fallon and 15 other individuals were arrested on racing corruption allegations. Betting exchange Betfair, through a memorandum of understanding with the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (previously known as the Jockey Club), was instrumental in providing evidence for the investigation.
Twenty-eight people appeared in a London court on July 3, 2006 on charges related to race fixing, but 17 were released and only 11 were charged. Among those charged were Fallon and two lesser-known jockeys, Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams. All three face the charge of "conspiracy to defraud Betfair customers."
Fallon has since appealed his suspension from racing in Britain, but was denied by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority, which decided to uphold the suspension through the duration of the trial, which is not expected to commence before spring 2007. Fallon said he will go to the High Court and beyond if necessary to regain his status.
Churchill under Investigation as Well
Owen Churchill, owner of U.K. bookmaker Churchill’s Bookmakers, has been charged by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority for breaching the rules in 10 races between December 2004 and February 2005. Churchill and jockeys Brian Reilly, 25, and Dean Williams, 24, are accused of providing information for reward, aiding and abetting a breach of the rules and endeavoring to mislead an investigating officer looking into the running and riding of the horses. The trio will appear before the HRA disciplinary panel during the week of Sept. 11.
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