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'I get goosebumps watching all these videos about these other amazing women'

Khadijah Mellah with Oli Bell at the documentary film premiere of Riding a Dream
Khadijah Mellah with Oli Bell at the documentary film premiere of Riding a DreamCredit: Great British Racing

I think she underestimates what an achievement it is – it is a phenomenal achievement and she could yet pass 106 [Josephine Gordon’s record] to make her the winningmost female ever. She is not afraid to go places and ride bad horse and get a tune out of them which is the sign of a good jockey
Hollie Doyle's boyfriend Tom Marquand after his partner rode her 100th winner of the year at Chelmsford on Thursday

He was a remarkable horse, the horse of a lifetime. He'll be well celebrated because he captured the imagination; people loved his style of running and they knew he was a true hurdler
Owner Peter Deal following the sad passing of 1997 Champion Hurdle hero Make A Stand at the age of 28

I'm 61 and still ride them out, school them and everything else. I've income from other stuff and don't do this for money – I do it because I love it
Pat Murphy, who has just two horses and no staff at his Berkshire yard, explains his passion for training racehorses after taking out his licence again

I get goosebumps watching all these videos about these other amazing women. It feels unreal to be stood here
Khadijah Mellah after being named Young Sportswoman of the Year at a ceremony in London in recognition of her groundbreaking Magnolia Cup victory at Goodwood in August

He's going to have to beat the best horse other than Kauto Star I've ever seen
Cyrname's groom Scott Marshall ahead of the mammoth task facing his pride and joy when clashing with Altior in the Christy 1965 Chase at Ascot

I certainly learned a new vocabulary from Jeff. It was a great grounding. And now I think if I'd gone to Alan before Jeff, it would have been a culture shock to join such a big yard. Alan can be quite fiery but Jeff was probably tougher. At Alan's, the bollockings weren't as bad
Wayne Hutchinson recalls time spent with Jeff King, who was a significant influence in making Hutchinson see things for what they were before joining Alan in his younger days


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