Fallon to make his return at Kempton

Kieren Fallon’s agent has confirmed the six-time British champion jockey will be in action at Kempton on Friday evening as he…

Kieren Fallon’s agent has confirmed the six-time British champion jockey will be in action at Kempton on Friday evening as he makes his long-awaited comeback from suspension.

Fallon’s 18-month ban, imposed by the French authorities after he tested positive for a prohibited substance, finally comes to an end on September 4th.

The jockey’s agent David Pollington has confirmed Fallon will be heading to Sunbury, before a likely trip to Haydock the following day for a ride on the Willie Haggas-trained High Standing in the Betfred Sprint Cup.

“He’s definitely going to Kempton and we have nothing really firmed up for the day meeting at Lingfield as yet,” said Pollington.

“It’s early days so we’ll see, but Lingfield is the only place he could go if he does ride at one of the afternoon meetings.

“On Saturday we’re heading to Haydock for High Standing. I believe he is going to run so we’re heading there. After that you never know, we might even kick off to Wolverhampton.”

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