Jockeys' group continues to Ahern support

Friday 24 May 2013, 11:01am

Eddie Ahern will have the full support of the Professional Jockeys' Association as he launches his appeal against the 10-year ban handed out to him by the British Horseracing Authority.

Ahern's career was effectively ended after he was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice along with former footballer Neil Clement at a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday.

However, while his appeal is ongoing, PJA chief executive Paul Struthers confirmed the organisation will continue to support the rider.

"The PJA agrees that corrupt conduct cannot be tolerated within a sport where integrity is absolutely vital," said Struthers.

"Given robust evidence, lengthy bans are the only option for those - not just jockeys - who have committed the most serious offences under the Rules of Racing.

"However, Eddie Ahern is adamant that he is not guilty of the corrupt charges found against him and plans to appeal.

"We are supportive of this position given the concerns over the judgment and written reasons of the Disciplinary Panel.

"It would be inappropriate to go into specifics at this stage pending his appeal.

"It is the PJA's role to support its members prior to and leading up to any disciplinary proceedings, and to provide any subsequent advice and non-financial support that is required following the conclusion to those same proceedings.

"Our condemnation of corrupt conduct does not alter that, particularly so when a member is appealing."

– PAA

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