Sept 1994 Banned for six months after pulling Stuart Webster, a fellow jockey, from his horse at Beverley

May 1997 Sleepytime brings first classic win in the 1,000 Guineas

Nov 1997 Crowned champion jockey for first time

Feb 1998 Awarded damages of Pounds 70,000 after suing The Sporting Life for libel after the victory of Top Cees in the Chester Cup

June 1999 Completes Oaks-Derby double on Ramruma and Oath

July 1999 Loses job as stable jockey to Henry Cecil because of "personal differences"

May 2000 Wins 2,000 Guineas for Sir Michael Stoute, his new boss

Jan 2003 Enters rehab clinic after admitting drink problem

June 2003 Wins Derby on Kris Kin

March 2004 Banned for 21 days after being beaten by a short head on Ballinger Ridge, who, after leading by ten lengths, was eased and caught on the line

June 2004 Another Derby-Oaks double on North Light and Ouija Board

Sept 2004 Among those detained as part of a police investigation focusing on suspicion of corruption within the sport and race-fixing

July 2006 With ten others is charged with conspiracy to defraud Betfair customers as part of an investigation into alleged corruption

July 2006 Banned from riding in Britain by Horseracing Regulatory Authority until the conclusion of criminal proceedings

Nov 2006 Suspended by French racing authority for six months for testing positive for a prohibited substance

Oct 2007 Wins second Arc on Dylan Thomas. In court for start of trial the day after

Dec 2007 Cleared of charges as trial collapses

Dec 2007 Revealed to have failed second drugs test at Deauville in August

Jan 2008 Suspended worldwide by French racing authority for 18 months