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Race-fixing trial reaches court Race-fixing trial reaches court
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Legal discussions are due to begin ahead of a trial of jockey Kieren Fallon on race-fixing allegations. Legal discussions have taken place ahead of the trial of jockey Kieren Fallon on race-fixing allegations.
The former champion jockey and five others are accused of taking part in a plot to defraud punters of internet firm Betfair by ensuring horses lost.The former champion jockey and five others are accused of taking part in a plot to defraud punters of internet firm Betfair by ensuring horses lost.
Mr Fallon, 42, jockeys Fergal Lynch, 29, and Darren Williams, 29, and Miles Rodgers, 38, Philip Sherkle, 42, and Shaun Lynch, 37, all deny the charges. Mr Fallon, 42; jockeys Fergal Lynch, 29, and Darren Williams, 29, and Miles Rodgers, 38, Philip Sherkle, 42, and Shaun Lynch, 37, all deny the charges.
A week of legal argument is expected before the four-month Old Bailey trial. The four-month Old Bailey trial is expected to start next Tuesday.
Lawyers representing the men will be in court, but the defendants are not required to attend. Fallon and the other defendants did not attend the pre-trial hearing, which was adjourned until Wednesday.
All six are accused of conspiracy to defraud between December 2002 and September 2004.All six are accused of conspiracy to defraud between December 2002 and September 2004.
Former racing syndicate director Mr Rodgers is also accused of concealing the proceeds of crime.Former racing syndicate director Mr Rodgers is also accused of concealing the proceeds of crime.