'I shed a tear on Sunday night. We tried, and we went down in glory'

Some horses have got a lot of talent and some have guts and she had both, which made her very special
Trainer Stuart Edmunds after his star mare Maria's Benefit was retired through injury

Being responsible for the Grand National has been a privilege and I have enjoyed being involved with the development and innovation to ensure Aintree, and the Grand National, remain at the forefront of both equine and jockey safety, whilst protecting the unique character of the race
Andrew Tulloch, Aintree's longest-serving clerk, announcing his intention to step down from the post he has held for 24 years

If facilities like these had existed when I started riding I might still be going today!
Injured Jockeys Fund president Sir Anthony McCoy after opening the Peter O'Sullevan House rehabilitation and fitness centre in Newmarket

It's a big fairytale, I can't believe it. I'm only 19 and haven't experienced a lot yet. I haven't ridden in many Group 1s and I'm so grateful for getting the opportunities from the guv'nor and Khalid Abdullah
A thrilled Jason Watson after securing his first British Group 1 on Quadrilateral in a brave Fillies' Mile triumph from Powerful Breeze

It's just become a bit of a tradition really because I get so many people talking about it. The trouble is people expect me to do it now
Notorious gatecrasher Richard Melia speaking to the Racing Post in 2017 before the Colchester-based driver resurfaced at Longchamp on Arc day in the background of a John Gosden interview

We came close, I shed a tear on Sunday night. We tried, and we went down in glory, even in defeat. I just hope Prince Khalid keeps her in training and we try again next year
An emotional Frankie Dettori reflects on Enable's valiant second to Waldgeist in last Sunday's history-making bid to capture a third Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

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