Fallon barred from British racing

Kieren Fallon has been suspended by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority from all racing in Britain after being charged with conspiracy to defraud.

The ex-champion jockey is one of eight people charged by City of London Police over race-fixing allegations.

The HRA has also suspended fellow jockeys Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams, who face the same charge along with trainer Alan Berry.

Fallon is licensed as a jockey in Ireland, and the Irish Turf Club has confirmed he will be able to continue riding there.

The 41-year-old Fallon, a six-time champion jockey, flew in to the UK from Ireland on Monday after winning a second successive Irish Derby on Sunday on board Dylan Thomas.