The best quotes from the racing world this week. . .
If it doesn’t work, then it doesn’t, but if it does, then it does. You just have to get started with it. You can’t tell your story unless you write your chapters, and France is a new chapter for me now
Bryony Frost talks about her move to France after a fleeting, winning visit to Exeter
‘I had some brilliant people I was riding for but I felt the challenge was needed’ – Bryony Frost opens up his French move
It’s a nightmare. We are desperate to try and run them. I had the program for all novice chasers. Suddenly we’re starting to catch up before we’ve even started chasing life
Nicky Henderson is one of many trainers facing the challenges of the unusually dry weather
‘It’s a nightmare’ – Dan Skelton and Nicky Henderson frustrated as dry spells cause crisis in the size of novice chasing fields
They ask if you are guilty or not guilty. Yes, I am guilty of interference, but the punishment is way too high – it’s ridiculous, it’s horrible and I think it’s a bit stupid
Cieren Fallon is appealing the Australian stewards’ decision to impose a one-month suspension on him after his winning ride at Lake Forest in the Golden Eagle
Cieren Fallon appeals ‘ridiculous and stupid’ sanction imposed by Australian stewards for winning stage
This is the biggest race in the world and I can’t even put into words how much it means to win it. It brought me to tears, but I think I’ll be singing for the rest of my life afterwards!
Irish-born jockey and crafty musician Robbie Dolan is very emotional after his Melbourne Cup success on Knight’s Choice
‘Pinch me – I think I’m dreaming’ – big shock in Melbourne Cup as 90-1 Knight’s Choice triumphs in photo finish
He is my future and my shining spark – he could go straight to the top. I didn’t feel any pressure because my horses were flying, but he is simply my best horse
Joe Tizzard fights back tears after JPR One gave him big-race glory in the Haldon Gold Cup
‘He’s my future and he could go straight to the top’ – JPR One delivers emotional Haldon Gold Cup win for Joe Tizzard
He was an excellent jockey and David Elsworth will testify to that. I never heard him curse once, which is rare for someone involved in racing, and I never heard him raise his voice. He was just a genuinely sweet person
John Francome pays tribute to his good friend and jockey Steve Jobar after his death at the age of 75
Cheltenham Festival winner and ‘remarkable person’ Steve Jobar dies aged 75
There was a good chance he wouldn’t come, but we made the offer. Sir Michael is such a person, he would like to disappear quietly into the sunset
Nottingham’s chairman Jeremy Bradbeer greets Sir Michael Stoute after the coach’s subdued swan song
‘He would like to drift quietly away into the sunset’ – racegoers and professionals pay tribute to Sir Michael Stoute
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