British man charged after running onto course
Thoroughbredtimes.com -
Dec 28, 2005
A 37-year-old British man was charged with breaching bail conditions after running across the track at Kempton Park dressed as Father Christmas at the finish to the day's showcase King George VI Chase on December 26.
Martin Matthews faces a future court hearing following his appearance at a magistrates' court 24 hours after the incident, which did not affect any of the runners. Matthews's protest was linked to the Fathers4Justice group, which seeks greater access to children for estranged parents and staged a range of publicity stunts throughout the last year, including scaling the walls of Buckingham Palace.