Jockey charged with possession of jiggers

Dale Evans was found to have made multiple wagers on horse races over a five month period in 2023 in breach of rules forbidding riders from betting A jockey has been banned for six months after admitting making over 2000 bets A jockey has been banned for six months after he was caught betting on horse races. Dale Evans, who has ridden nearly 1000…

British jockey Harry Bentley has been fined more than £30000 and banned for two months after he pleaded guilty to "improper conduct". Bentley, 31, has been blocked from all racing since 3rd November. He has now been fined for passing on information about horses he was riding in return for potential financial reward, although he never saw the…

As usual, the great and unpredictable game of horse racing has produced some big news stories in the 2022/23 season. Tragically, none were bigger than the death of much-loved jockey and father of four, Dean Holland, in April. Here were 10 of the biggest news stories - not including the major race wins - over the past year. Peter Moody. PETER MOODY…

Liang Wenbo, Li Hang, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong, Lu Ning, Zhao Jianbo, Chang Bingyu, Bai Langning, Chen Zifan and Zhang Jiankang have all been handed suspensions following the investigation Former English Open champion Liang Wenbo has been handed a lifetime ban from snooker Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been handed lifetime bans from snooker among…

Three-time champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa has been suspended for 10 months after pleading guilty to a betting charge. De Sousa, who has raced in Hong Kong since September, is banned until 12 March 2024. His Brazilian compatriot Vagner Borges has been handed a 12-month ban for the same offence. The Hong Kong Jockey Club said Borges "had an…

A TENNIS umpire has been banned for LIFE for outrageous acts of cheating. The Dominican official was found guilty of manipulating the scoring of matches in 2019 as part of a betting scandal. And now the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) have slapped him with a permanent ban. Fabian Carrero committed 16 breaches of tennis' anti-corruption…

A tennis umpire from the Dominican Republic has been banned for life after it was found that he manipulated the scoring of matches in 2019. In a statement, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Fabian Carrero was found guilty of "multiple breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP)". Carrero was found to have committed 16…

TOP Irish horse trainer Ronan McNally has been hit with what is believed to be a record 12-YEAR ban for his role in a shocking racing scandal. And he has been ordered to pay over £55000 in costs and returned prize money for breaking multiple rules. David Dunne, the brother of jockey Robbie, who was found guilty of bullying Bryony Frost, has also…

Star Australian jockey Tommy Berry has been banned for over a year after his mother received £8500 from a punting butcher in return for winning tips. Berry, described by his lawyer as a poster boy for the sport, vowed to clear his name after he was found guilty of six charges, including two of "accepting or agreeing to accept a consideration",…

Jockey Tommy Berry will not be allowed to ride until next year after he was disqualified by Racing NSW stewards. Berry has been banned for a year and two weeks for accepting "a consideration" in two bets made by high-profile punter and Gold Coast butcher Zaid Miller. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Roger Rasheed on Nick Kyrgios pulling out of Australian…

Former horse-racing great Darren Weir has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty alongside long-time ally and fellow trainer Jarrod McLean and stable hand Tyson Kermond. The trio appeared in the Warrnambool Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, where they each pleaded guilty to three counts of animal abuse. They had originally been committed to stand trial in…

Noel Callow is a well respected jockey in the horse racing world and has won millions in the saddle, but now the 47-year-old will serve a suspension following a number of betting breaches. Noel Callow in action during a race in Melbourne Jockey Noel Callow has been banned and fined after betting over £2000 on horse racing in the space of one week.…

A TOP jockey who's made millions on the track has been banned and fined after betting more than £2000 on horses in one week. Noel Callow, 47, cannot ride for three months and must pay £2500 after failing to declare his betting accounts. Callow, a five-time Group 1 winner whose earnings on the track exceed £22.5m, placed 24 bets totalling £2240 in…

There has been a sequel to the disturbing situation raised by a photograph taken at track work on August 30 during the build-up to the iconic Birdsville race meeting in September with jockey Ric McMahon pleading guilty to a charge related to the possession of a banned device. Police alleged that McMahon had been in possession of a banned electrical…

A footballer has been banned for 10 years after being involved in spot-fixing during an FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town. Stratford Town's Kynan Isaac was booked in the 83rd minute of Salop's 5-1 first round triumph last November. It was later alleged he received that punishment deliberately as part of a betting scheme with friends, and he has…

It is considered the sport of kings, but an investigation into two prominent identities in Queensland country horse racing has sent the industry spiralling and cast a long shadow over outback events. Investigation into alleged jigger incident in Birdsville continues Racing insiders believe the use of illegal equipment could be widespread The…

AN agent to top jockeys has been hit with a four-month ban - after betting against his own riders in races. Mark Van Triet has been disqualified by stewards after pleading guilty to'having an interest in bets placed on thoroughbred races'. According to Racing New South Wales stewards in Australia, Van Triet placed'numerous bets' on contests Down…

James Cummings: trainer has been fined A$10000. Australian trainer James Cummings has been fined Aus$10000 and Godolphin-owned mare Savatiano stripped of her sole Group 1 win following an inquiry by Racing New South Wales stewards on Tuesday. Stewards disqualified Savatiano from the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick last March and imposed the hefty…

TOP jockey Joao Moreira has been hit with the biggest ban of his Hong Kong career - after pleading guilty under the'non-trier' rule. Stewards were praised by punters for coming down quickly and heavily on the ride, which will see Moreira - nicknamed'Magic Man' - banned for six meetings. The jockey was aboard 6-5 favourite Zone D at Happy Valley…

Nash Rawiller: implicated in betting scandal Preparations for one of Hong Kong's biggest race meetings of the season, Sunday's inaugural Champions Day at Sha Tin, have been rocked by the announcement on Wednesday that jockey Nash Rawiller has been banned for 15 months after being implicated in a betting-related scandal. Australian Rawiller, 43, who…

Donald McCain has suffered a major blow after main owner Paul Rooney decided to remove his horses from the Grand National-winning trainer's Cheshire stable. McCain ran 52 horses for Rooney and his wife Clare last season and Racemail understands over 60 horses are involved in the split. The shock move is also another blow to the struggling northern…

Jockey Eddie Ahern has been banned for 10 years after being found guilty of corruption by the British Horseracing Authority. The third longest suspension handed out to a jockey was given after Ahern, 35, failed to ensure Judgethemoment ran on its merits at Lingfield on January 21, 2011 and passed on inside information to the former West Bromwich…