Investigation into horse racing corruption

Title

Investigation into horse racing corruption

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

26 Apr 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:03:09

Description

Jockey John Francome and bookmaker John Banks were at the centre of an inquiry, for discussing the performance of horses in training. Although cleared of corruption charges, the penalties imposed for damaging conduct, including fines and bans, were harsh. The speakers include: Jockey Club spokesman Tony Fairburn; John Banks; John Francome. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Tony Fairburn; John Banks; John Francome

Keywords

Sport; Crime; Horse racing; Corruption; Horses; Gambling; Jockeys; Jockey Club; Bookmakers (gambling); John Francome; John Banks

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