Noel Callow charged with improper conduct over track altercation with fellow jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor

Noel Callow has pleaded guilty to an improper conduct charge over a physical altercation with fellow jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor, who has been cleared by Queensland stewards.

Jockey Noel Callow has been charged with improper conduct. Picture: Trackside Photography

Queensland stewards have slapped multiple Group 1-winning rider Noel Callow with an improper conduct charge over a physical altercation with fellow jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor.

Wilson-Taylor has been advised by stewards he will not be facing any stewards’ charges over the matter.

The stewards’ inquiry into a dramatic incident at the Doomben midweek races last month was resumed on Tuesday and took evidence from Callow, Wilson-Taylor and other jockeys.

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Callow had previously been unable to give evidence before the inquiry as he had left the course on the day to seek medical attention.

Callow has not ridden since, after being out of action under a 12-day concussion protocol.

Queensland chief steward Josh Adams told Racenet that Callow had pleaded guilty to the improper conduct charge at the resumed inquiry on Tuesday.

He said multiple riders had given evidence at the resumed inquiry and Wilson-Taylor had been advised by stewards he would not face any charges.

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Wilson-Taylor initially insisted he had not been the aggressor in the incident.

While all evidence has now been heard, Adams advised Callow had been given an extra day to provide submissions on penalty to stewards, due to the seriousness of the charge.

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission ordered the stewards’ inquiry be closed, meaning Racenet has not been able to report on the specifics of any evidence given on Tuesday.

Kyle Wilson-Taylor was cleared by stewards. Picture: Trackside Photography

Racenet was eager to make a submission before stewards as to why it believed the inquiry should be open rather than being held behind closed doors.

But it was not afforded that opportunity.

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A statement, published earlier this week on the QRIC website, said: “QRIC acknowledge that participants involved in stewards’ inquiries may submit an application to request a closed hearing.

“QRIC stewards assess the merits of each application thoroughly, balancing the need for transparency and public interest provisions with the legitimate privacy, medical and welfare concerns of participants.

“QRIC takes these requests seriously to ensure that participants can provide evidence in an appropriate environment.

“QRIC’s approach ensures that the integrity of the inquiry process is maintained while respecting the rights and wellbeing of all parties involved.

“QRIC remains dedicated to upholding fairness, transparency and the highest standards of conduct during all stewards’ inquiries.”

Originally published as Noel Callow charged with improper conduct over track altercation with fellow jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor