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Fallon follows Munro into martial arts

by Tony Elves

FOR Kieren Fallon, it was just like old times on Wednesday when he teamed up with Sir Michael Stoute's workers on the Newmarket gallops.

And despite the prospect of a backseat role riding work for Stoute until September 2009, when an 18-month drugs ban imposed by France Galop expires, the six -time champion jockey is nonetheless looking forward to it with relish.

Speaking to the Racing Post on Wednesday, Fallon told how he plans to take inspiration from a weighing-room colleague also forced into an enforced break from race-riding.

He said: “Alan Munro took time out for 18 months and he came back even better, and I'm following his example and working out doing martial arts.

“It keeps you disciplined and I'm working with one of the most respected names in the game, and going down the same route as Alan.

“It can only help and, when I come back, I want to be both physically and mentally stronger than I ever was.”

Fallon rode ordinary canters on Warren Hill on Monday and Tuesday, but on Wednesday the tempo was stepped up with some proper work on the Across The Flat gallop.

He started with a spin on Confront, who was just asked to sit in behind Cabinet (Maxine Cowdrey) and Perfect Stride (Ryan Moore), and then took the leg-up on Laughter, who went through her paces with Mistress Greeley (Moore).

Fallon added: “I'm happy to be back and it was a really enjoyable morning. I love being back on horses and I'm thankful to Sir Michael for giving me this opportunity.

“I have spent the past 20 years going up and down the roads, and this role will enable me to spend more time with my children, and to reflect.

“I'm feeling really relaxed and when I do come back I want to be 110 per cent.”