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JA McGrath

Australian JA McGrath, the BBC’s chief race commentator for 15 years until the Corporation stopped covering the sport in 2012, was also Hotspur, chief racing correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, for over 25 years. He previously spent more than a decade as a racing broadcaster and journalist in Hong Kong.

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  • He’s the best juvenile in 25 years - so you’ll see why they’re breaking with convention with him this winter
    Racing

    He’s the best juvenile in 25 years - so you’ll see why they’re breaking with convention with him this winter

    JA McGrath  |  Jan 24, 2020  | 
  • Why there’s no place like Happy Valley on a Wednesday night
    What They’re Thinking

    Why there’s no place like Happy Valley on a Wednesday night

    JA McGrath  |  Dec 10, 2019  | 
  • The horse who proves Hong Kong’s great meeting really HAS made it on the world stage
    Racing

    The horse who proves Hong Kong’s great meeting really HAS made it on the world stage

    JA McGrath  |  Dec 5, 2019  | 
  • Charlie Appleby: why are the rules of racing so different when we’re all doing the same thing?
    What They’re Thinking

    Charlie Appleby: why are the rules of racing so different when we’re all doing the same thing?

    JA McGrath  |  Nov 19, 2019  | 
  • Social outrage and a looming crisis, but there’s plenty to celebrate on the track
    Racing

    Social outrage and a looming crisis, but there’s plenty to celebrate on the track

    JA McGrath  |  Nov 8, 2019  | 
  • Cup beset by drama and controversy - but get set for a major international victory
    Racing

    Cup beset by drama and controversy - but get set for a major international victory

    JA McGrath  |  Nov 4, 2019  | 
  • Michelle Payne story the surprise movie hit of the year - and you can see why
    Racing

    Michelle Payne story the surprise movie hit of the year - and you can see why

    JA McGrath  |  Nov 2, 2019  | 
  • The five best horse racing movies
    Racing

    The five best horse racing movies

    JA McGrath  |  Nov 2, 2019  | 
  • Where to look? Sydney gatecrashes Derby Day extravaganza with new A$7.5m super race
    Racing

    Where to look? Sydney gatecrashes Derby Day extravaganza with new A$7.5m super race

    JA McGrath  |  Nov 1, 2019  | 
  • Australia badly needs a new star: could this great race provide one?
    Racing

    Australia badly needs a new star: could this great race provide one?

    JA McGrath  |  Oct 25, 2019  | 
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