Fallon suspended by French authorities

French racing authority France Galop has suspended jockey Kieren Fallon for six months for testing positive for a prohibited substance.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2006 - 16:35
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French racing authority France Galop has suspended jockey Kieren Fallon for six months for testing positive for a prohibited substance.

Fallon tested positive for a metabolite of a prohibited substance, which is classified as a strict liability offence.

The ban is set to begin on December 7.

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