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Top jockey reported among 16 arrested in British race-fixing investigation
Canadian Press
LONDON (AP) - Six-time British champion jockey Kieren Fallon was reported among 16 people arrested Wednesday on charges of fixing horse races.
The Press Association, Britain's national news agency, reported Fallon was one of three jockeys held on charges of suspicion to defraud. The other two jockeys were identified as Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams. Trainer Karl Burke was also being held, the news agency said.
Fallon, Britain's champion jockey six of the past seven years, has been the centre of suspicion recently. Earlier this year he was suspended for 21 days for failing to ride out a victory while leading a race by a huge margin.
Fallon, 39, has repeatedly denied any impropriety.
More than 130 officers participated in raids at 19 addresses across southern and northeastern England, police said.
"We have amassed a large amount of information, including computer records and documentation seized today, and will now commence the detailed task of examining it all," said Det. Chief Supt. Steve Wilmott of the City of London Police.
City of London Police assistant commissioner Mike Bowron said his force, based in London's financial district, was leading the investigation because of its experience in dealing with large-scale fraud.
"We are very pleased to have taken the lead role in this operation, which spans the whole of the country. This case is of great national significance not just to the racing community but to the wider public throughout the U.K.," Bowron said.
Canadian Press
LONDON (AP) - Six-time British champion jockey Kieren Fallon was reported among 16 people arrested Wednesday on charges of fixing horse races.
The Press Association, Britain's national news agency, reported Fallon was one of three jockeys held on charges of suspicion to defraud. The other two jockeys were identified as Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams. Trainer Karl Burke was also being held, the news agency said.
Fallon, Britain's champion jockey six of the past seven years, has been the centre of suspicion recently. Earlier this year he was suspended for 21 days for failing to ride out a victory while leading a race by a huge margin.
Fallon, 39, has repeatedly denied any impropriety.
More than 130 officers participated in raids at 19 addresses across southern and northeastern England, police said.
"We have amassed a large amount of information, including computer records and documentation seized today, and will now commence the detailed task of examining it all," said Det. Chief Supt. Steve Wilmott of the City of London Police.
City of London Police assistant commissioner Mike Bowron said his force, based in London's financial district, was leading the investigation because of its experience in dealing with large-scale fraud.
"We are very pleased to have taken the lead role in this operation, which spans the whole of the country. This case is of great national significance not just to the racing community but to the wider public throughout the U.K.," Bowron said.