Chris McGrath

Here, as a small sample, is a paragraph written by racing journalist Chris McGrath on the return of Fallon.

"Admiration for his riding, and regard for his fortitude, together ensure the sport will salute his return to a British racecourse for the first time in more than three years. But no flashbulbs, no snap judgment, can disclose a man whose strengths and frailties are woven in the complexity of genius At 44, one of the great jockeys returns in the knowledge that his pomp has been squandered through ill luck and worse judgment. No cat has ever consumed eight lives quite so unequivocally."

McGrath wrote, "He will be restored to public scrutiny this afternoon much as he left it, in the gluttonous gaze of the cameras.
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As for what writer McGrath calls "the inept powers who still police the sport" in England, Fallon told him, "There's no point letting them live rent-free in your head."

In Trinity Term 1988, Chris McGrath - latterly racing correspondent of the Times and the Independent - passed a group of Oxford University Conservative Association hacks huddled together in Brasenose New Quad, who were earnestly discussing matters of great political importance.McGrath commented:

Chris McGrathService Writer

This season has also been a baptism of fire for his new assistant Chris McGrath, an award-winning journalist who gave up a secure job as racing correspondent for The Times to take up the position in April.

'In Trinity Term 1989, Chris McGrath - latterly racing correspondent of the Times and the Independent - passed a group of Oxford University Conservative Association hacks huddled together in Brasenose New Quad, who were earnestly discussing matters of great political importance.McGrath commented: