Malcolm Wallace Quotations

It would be better if they had more reading lessons, definitely. Even if the children were encouraged by some other member of the education set-up - it doesn't have to be a qualified teacher.

We debated long and hard about the issues over remounting. We felt that a ban would be using a sledgehammer to crack a nut and were confident that the welfare of the horse would remain at the forefront of owners', trainers' and jockeys' minds. We will be keeping the situation under constant review and would not rule out any further changes or amendments in the future.

The Regulatory Board of the Jockey Club debated long and hard about the issues over remounting at several separate meetings,

Thirty-two jockeys were tested today before racing. They are given something called a no-go test which registers either a green or red light. Richard Quinn was the only jockey to receive a red light. It's a borderline result. A reading of below 17 micrograms is not sufficient to have any effect upon a rider's performance.