Judge to rule if Fallon can ride in the Epsom Derby
Kieren Fallon: Top jockey wants his place in the Epsom Derby
12 April 2012
A High Court judge will rule today whether top jockey Kieren Fallon can ride in tomorrow's Epsom Derby.
Mr Justice MacDuff, sitting in London, has been urged to grant an injunction by the owners of Native Khan, which would prevent Fallon taking part in the classic event.
They claim that three-time Derby winner Fallon has broken a "promise" to ride their horse and should be prevented from riding another in the race.
Fallon, who attended the court for a hearing yesterday, denied breach of contract and said there has been an "innocent misunderstanding".
Lawyers for owner Ibrahim Araci argued that he had been "badly let down" by Fallon, who is set to ride Recital at the weekend.
The judge will give his ruling this morning.
