It was reported at the weekend that a leading British jumps jockey is at the centre of a new race-fixing investigation by the BHA – but at this stage their identity is under wraps.
However, despite their name yet to be revealed – it goes without saying the horse racing rumour mill is in overdrive as to who the jump jockey under investigation for race-fixing is.
Leading Jumps Racing Jockey In BHA and Police Race-Fixing Investigation
It’s been revealed that a top British jumps jockey is being investigated by the police and the BHA in a new betting race-fixing inquiry.
While it’s also alleged that at least one other jockey and even a horse racing trainer is also under investigation.
This jumps jockey is alleged to have stopped horses running to their full potential – resulting in betting operations profiting from these rides.
The British Horse Racing Authority has asked the jockey to hand over their devices, that include laptops, mobiles and tablet to be examined.
With police also involved in the jumps jockey race-fixing probe – having carried out a search at a property.
Who Is The Jump Jockey Race-Fixer?
Unfortunately, at this stage the name of the jumps jockey race fixer under the spotlight can’t be named for legal reasons.
But what we do know is they are most likely based in the North of England – with the house police searched in this area.
The Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot wannabes out there have also noted that the jockey hasn’t ridden for a few months and has also been stood down by the BHA.
Meaning many riders in action over the summer jumps season can be ruled out.
While there’s also been a lot of speculation and clues to who this latest jump jockey race-fixer is on the popular social media channels.
UK jump jockeys earnings are currently at £227.92 per ride – however, with riders at the lower end of the sport not always getting mounts – this is where some are led into temptation of race-fixing.
The BHA will take a ‘no nonsense’ approach to anyone found guilty to protect the integrity of the sport – spending thousands in investigations to clamp down on any offenders.
Danny Brook Was The Last Race-Fixing Jockey To Be Banned
Until the identity of the jump jockey at the centre of this race-fixing row is unveiled – many will look to past riders that were found guilty of similar crimes.
Notably, Danny Brook – the former flat rider in the UK who was banned for 15 years in 2023 after he was found guilty of stopping two horses on the All Weather.
Which led to a gambling syndicate using the horse racing betting sites to cash-in by laying horses to lose that Brook was riding.
Even though Brook was found guilty in 2023 – the races he was involved in the race-fixing were between December 2018 and March 2019.
Brook stopped riding two years before the ban in 2021 and went onto become a greyhound racing trainer.
Back then the BHA said “This welcome outcome sends a powerful message that conduct of this nature will never be tolerated,”
“The conduct of the individuals found in breach in this case risked undermining confidence in our sport and flagrantly disregarded the hard work and dedication of people up and down the country who carry out their duties in good faith.
“It is vital that supporters and bettors have faith in the fairness and integrity of our sport. At the same time, participants must have absolute confidence that they are competing on a level playing field. We are grateful to the panel for their diligence in hearing and passing judgment on this important case.”
Greg Fairley Returned From 14 Years Away After 12 Year Ban This Season
Horse racing fixing also returned to the headlines earlier this year, when flat jockey Greg Fairley was back riding after serving a 12-year ban.
Now 37 years-old Fairley was back in action at Ayr this summer after being warned off for 12 years back in 2011 for stopping a horse running to their best ability and also passing on information.
On his return this season Fairley said “Fifteen years ago I chose a path that was wrong and paid a justifiably significant price for my poor decisions. I’m incredibly grateful to the licensing committee of the BHA for giving me a second chance. I would also like to thank Sandy Thomson, Iain Jardine and Charlie and Mark Johnston, who have all been very supportive.”
So far Fairley has ridden in 12 races since his return to the saddle but is yet to win a race – with a second the best he’s done yet (correct as 11th Aug 2025).
