Former head of cocaine-smuggling gang out on licenceWright corrupted jockeys and organised doping of horsesRacing’s ruling body has responded to the release from jail of the notorious drugs baron Brian Wright with a terse reminder that he remains banned from horse racing. The former head of a huge cocaine smuggling operation, Wright was sentenced to a 30-year term and has now been let out on licence, having served half of it, and is reportedly living in a bail hostel.Wright exerted a baleful influence on horse racing in the 1980s and 90s, when officials believed he had corrupted a large number of jockeys, fixed races and organised the doping of horses. His release has sparked fears that the 73-year-old may seek to reconnect with former contacts in the sport, prompting the
British Horseracing Authority to point out his ban will run longer than his term in
prison.
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