French jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot is free to ride again in Europe having secured his licence from France Galop.
Boudot, a former triple-champion jockey in his homeland, had his licence suspended by French racing’s ruling body in 2021 on the back of rape charges. It was revoked indefinitely in late 2022 at the request of France’s Interior Ministry.
But the 33-year-old was exonerated of those charges last week and he was granted his licence on Tuesday. The 2019 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe-winning rider, who has always denied wrongdoing, is expected to return to the saddle next week.
At the height of his career, Boudot rode a number of Group One winners for Aidan O’Brien including a memorable 73-1 shock on Order Of Australia in the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Mile in Keeneland. He rode Audarya to success in the Filly & Mare Turf at the same meeting.
During his time on the sidelines, Boudot spent some time riding out at Ballydoyle. His list of successes also includes a French Oaks victory for Donnacha O’Brien on Fancy Blue in 2020.
