Free Kieren Fallon!

U.K's Guardian is reporting that alleged "conspriacy to defraud[er]" Kieren Fallon may yet ride Ace in the Arlington Million. Last night it looked like Ballydoyle may appeal the suspension, according to the Guardian.

It emerged last night that Fallon and his Ballydoyle team may appeal against the decision. Arlington Park stewards have upheld the Illinois Racing Board's ruling that suspensions from other jurisdictions be honoured at the state's tracks. "Mr Fallon's presence on the grounds of any facility under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Racing Board calls into question the honesty and integrity of horse racing due to his current indictment in England of conspiracy to defraud," ruled the stewards.

Fallon is suspended from riding in Britain as he faces trial next year on charges of conspiracy to defraud. However, as he holds an Irish licence he is free to ride in Ireland and other European countries. He had applied for a licence to enable him to partner Ace in the Arlington Million and Ivan Denisovich in the Secretariat Stakes. Fallon's name originally appeared against both horses in the Arlington Million declarations, but was removed following the stewards' ruling.
Fallon won last year's Arlington Million aboard Powerscourt for trainer Aidan O'Brien. Last night no one from the Ballydoyle stable would comment on a possible replacement rider for Ace and Ivan Denisovich.

Guardian: Fallon Chicago ride hinges on late appeal

UPDATE: Fallon's apparently headed back to Ireland after a judge in Chicago denied Fallon's appeal for a restraining order.