Hills misses final races of career after failing breath test at Newmarket

Francie Barrett

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Michael Hills was forced to miss his intended farewell at Newmarket after failing a breath test before racing.
The 49-year-old had five booked mounts at Headquarters, his final rides before he retired from the saddle.
However, he was stood down for the day by the stewards after returning a positive test before the action began.

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I was actually looking to do Red Jazz in his second last ride until I realised there was a jockey change. Needless to say, what a shambles :p

UrbanSea

I couldn't believe this when I read it earlier. Failed a second fifteen minutes later

Francie Barrett

The fact that they test jockey's for alcohol before a race says it all

Nulty

It was the first thing that came to my mind when I heard he was stood down tbh.

UrbanFret

I wouldn't be surprised if he hasn't spent most of his career drunk the way he and his useless brother ride. good riddance!

kfallon

Barry Hills - the person in racing with the biggest pair of tits