Gallagher career in doubt over positive test

Dean Gallagher's riding career is under threat after the Champion Hurdle-winning jockey revealed today he has again tested positive…

Dean Gallagher's riding career is under threat after the Champion Hurdle-winning jockey revealed today he has again tested positive for a banned substance.

In a statement, he said: "I wish to announce that I have tested positive for a banned substance that may signal the end of my riding career.

"It is well known that I have put a great deal of effort into my ongoing recovery but life is not always as easy as it often appears".

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