Two Australian jockeys have been suspended after a leaked video showed them snorting a white powder believed to be cocaine. Amy Graham, 28, received a four-month ban, while Sophie Wilcock, 29, was suspended for three months. The incident occurred at a gathering at Graham's home in Gold Coast, Queensland.
Graham was charged with conduct prejudicial to the image, interests, integrity or welfare of racing and giving false or misleading evidence. She pleaded not guilty, arguing that the video was released as part of a vendetta against her and that she did not know she was being filmed. However, a Queensland Racing Integrity Panel found her guilty, stating that the publication of the footage had prejudiced the image and reputation of the racing industry.
The panel noted that Graham had knowledge of the filming and provided contradictory evidence. They imposed a six-month suspension, with two months suspended for two years. Wilcock, who initially denied taking cocaine due to alcohol consumption, later admitted her mistake and was banned for three months. A third jockey, Casey Waddell, also charged in relation to the incident, has yet to have her case heard.
