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Lynch Surrenders License to PA Commission

Jockey Fergal Lynch voluntarily surrendered his license Sept. 3, the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission said in a short release.

 Friday, September 04, 2009

Philly Park Suspends Leading Rider Lynch

Fergal Lynch, currently the leading rider at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack, has been suspended for one year, Pennsylvania Racing Commission spokesperson Justin Fleming confirmed July 21.

 Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Lawyer Defends Fallon as 'Driven by Desire to Win'

Lawyer Defends Fallon as 'Driven by Desire to Win'

A lawyer for six-time British champion jockey Kieren Fallon told a London court Oct. 10 the suggestion Fallon deliberately tried to lose races was absurd. On the third day of trial, John Kelsey-Fry described his client as "a man driven by the desire to win." Prosecutors allege the jockey won five of the 17 races he was supposed to lose and cost the betting syndicate £338,000.

 Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Trial Begins for Fallon, Others in Alleged Fraud Case

Six-time British champion jockey Kieren Fallon, 42, and two other riders were involved in plot to cheat in 27 races, a court in London, England, was told Oct. 8.

 Monday, October 08, 2007