Jockey Molly Gunn has received a six-month suspension following a positive drugs test conducted in December. The 26-year-old rider, who is based with trainer Tony Carroll, tested positive for cocaine after competing in a race at Wolverhampton.

The test was administered after Gunn rode Verona Star, owned by Carroll, to an 11th-place finish at Dunstall Park on December 13. As a result of the failed drugs test, the suspension period has been imposed, sidelining her from competitive racing for half a year.

Further details regarding the circumstances of the test or any statements from Gunn or her representatives have not been disclosed. The ruling aligns with regulations aimed at maintaining integrity and safety within the sport.