'Cancelling the saunas is like sending a chippy to work without his tools'

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He has so many gears. It's like somebody doing the Tour de France on a motorbike. It must be a wonderful feeling to be able to pull him out and come home on the bridle
William Haggas gushes about Baaeed following his Sussex Stakes triumph

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I'd be an absolute wreck but she does so well. We're over the moon. I was really nervous today. I always get like that with short-priced favourites when they're expected to win
Hollie Doyle's mum Caroline speaks about her nerves for her daughter following Nashwa's Nassau success

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He was a superstar horse. Always in the mornings he was very professional, he was relaxed and did everything you wanted him to do. He was one of the best horses to come to Godolphin
Saeed bin Suroor pays tribute to Swain following the star's death at the age of 30

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From what I've heard of it, it sounds like a bit of a to-do about nothing. In my experience those words were exchanged probably every day, especially in jump racing back in the 90s when there was definitely plenty of verbals
Trainer Martin Smith has his say on Cieren Fallon's ban he picked up for swearing

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It is obvious prize-money levels are a serious issue for many owners. We believe British racing is of the highest quality and has an enviable history. We want the best horses to race here
Owners Godolphin welcome any plans to secure British racing's future following proposals by a number of industry heavyweights to tackle big issues in the sport

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This was my first ride back. To come back and ride a Galway Hurdle winner, it hasn't sunk in yet – I don't want to wake up!
Luke McKenna is in dreamland following Tudor City's Galway Hurdle success

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Cancelling the saunas is like sending a chippy [carpenter] to work without his tools; he won't get any work done. I think it's silly taking a tool of the trade away
Adam Kirby speaks about his weight troubles without the sauna following a win at Goodwood this week

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