We were going to blog about what a great day it is at the races today...but the BHA charging 13 people with corruption has rather spoilt that.
The race-fixing allegations involve two owners and five jockeys.
Jockeys Greg Fairley, Paul Doe, Kirsty Milczarek and Jimmy Quinn along with former rider Paul Fitzsimons have been charged with “conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice” following a British Horseracing Authority investigation into suspicious betting on races.
They are accused of “intentionally failing to ensure that their horse was run on its merits” and are alleged to have liaised with betting exchange account holders, offering information about horses for gain.
Registered owners Maurice Sines and James Crickmore have also been charged by the BHA, together with six other men – Peter Gold, Nick Gold, Shaun Harris, David Kendrick, Darren May and Liam Vasey.
The allegations focus on horses being laid to lose on betting exchanges in 10 races between January 17 and August 15, 2009.
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* We are really intrigued at the news that Wootton Bassett will clash with Frankel at Royal Ascot.
We love Wootton Bassett and tipped the star colt in the French 2,000 Guineas. Sadly he finished fifth after a wide draw and a poor start.
We also think Frankel is awesome - and said so after his blistering last appearance at Newmarket.
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