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Kieren Fallon's Anticipation of Paris in Autumn

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The epic King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday had Christophe Soumillon riding an impressive victory on Hurricane Run, a performance that granted the horse's usual rider, Kieren Fallon, a tangible incentive. Fallon, exiled from British racing due to a police charge in the race-fixing case, is now allowed to continue riding in France and can resume his partnership with Hurricane Run in both the Arc and the Prix Foy at Longchamp in September. Despite the ban from American racing and being confined to Galway, Fallon has a glimmer of hope with the possibility of riding in the Breeders' Cup in the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kieren Fallon, a jockey banned in British racing, can continue riding in France and has been allowed to ride in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and the Prix Foy.
  • Fallon's collaboration with Hurricane Run, which won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday, will be resumed in both races.
  • As a result of the police charge in the race-fixing case, Fallon faces hurdles in re-entering the sport, with a likely ban from American racing.
  • John Magnier of Coolmore expressed dissatisfaction with the police case against Fallon, calling it "Alice in Wonderland" and announcing that the fight to reinstate him is "far from over."
  • Christophe Soumillon, the current jockey for Hurricane Run, rode a notable victory at Ascot on Saturday, using his whip 24 times in the straight.
  • Following his win, Soumillon rode Mandesha to victory in the group one Prix d'Astarte at Deauville on Sunday.

Statistics:

  • Kieren Fallon was banned from riding in British racing as a result of a police charge in the race-fixing case.
  • Fallon has been recruited to ride in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Hurricane Run, scheduled for the autumn.
  • Hurricane Run won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, also at Longchamp in the spring.
  • Christophe Soumillon used his whip 24 times in the straight during the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
  • Soumillon rode two notable victories over the weekend: the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday and the Prix d'Astarte at Deauville on Sunday.

Sources:

  • The Times, 2006
  • Copy of The Times, 2006

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