Racing: Kieren Fallon's appeal against his riding ban in Britain will be heard in the High Court in London at 10am next Thursday.
Following a directions hearing this morning, the six-times champion jockey's case will be heard a week tomorrow, although Fallon himself is unlikely to be in attendance.
He is banned from riding in Britain by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority after being charged as part of a police investigation into alleged race-fixing.
The 41-year-old jockey appeared in court on Monday to answer charges at the City of London Magistrates' Court. Fellow jockeys Fergal Lynch and Darren Williams were two of 10 other people to appear alongside Fallon.
All the defendants were released on unconditional bail.
The hearing comes on the same day as the final 48-hour declaration stage for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot, in which Fallon would be expected to ride the Coolmore-owned Hurricane Run for trainer Andre Fabre.
Fallon has enjoyed tremendous success on the son of Montjeu, with his victories including last year's Irish Derby and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Fabre has indicated he is willing to wait as long as possible to secure the services of Fallon for his colt.
Fallon, who is licensed in Ireland as stable jockey to Aidan O'Brien, is still allowed to ride in other countries and won the Darley Irish Oaks on Alexandrova at the Curragh on Sunday.