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'It looks like he could be the complete chaser'

I was retired four months ago, I didn't even have a licence in July, and now I am riding a horse in a Group 1 on Champions Day at Ascot. It's unbelievable and beyond my wildest dreams. I never thought I would be in a position like this
Rider Joe Doyle ahead of his date with destiny on the ultra-progressive Denis Hogan-trained Make A Challenge in the Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot

It's wonderful for her to be racing next year. It is a typically sporting and positive decision from Prince Khalid
A thrilled John Gosden after Prince Khalid Abdullah's decision to keep ten-time Group 1 winner Enable in training as a six-year-old

I've realised that allowing a horse to drift or hitting one once more that will win me a race will get me suspended. If I get a two-day suspension I’ll definitely miss riding, probably, eight fancied horses, I think that’s realistic. I’ve had that on my mind and as a result I’ve been suspension-free all year, that's been the number one thing
Newly crowned champion jockey Oisin Murphy cites a more disciplined approach as the most integral factor to his title charge

My initial thought is I'm elated. It took him a while to warm up, but he showed he can do everything. He's made a good start and it looks like he could be the complete chaser
A delighted Jedd O'Keeffe reflects on the winning chasing debut of Sam Spinner, who warmed up to his task over fences to eventually reel in Grade 2-winning hurdler Beakstown at Wetherby

We need more races, we need more divides and we need more Dundalks, it's as simple as that. We need to solve these problems or people will run away. I don't want to have to go to Wolverhampton to run my horses, I want to say at home and run them
Trainer Adrian McGuinness calls for more meetings at Dundalk after one race attracted a staggering 128 entries

It was a really smart performance, but above all a very emotional occasion for everyone involved. To see the Moyglare colours, which Pat Smullen has worn on so many great days for us, winning a Classic on a day which paid tribute to his stature was really special
Dermot Weld conveying his delight at winning the Irish St Leger with Search For A Song on the same day as Pat Smullen's Cancer Trials charity race


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Published on 19 October 2019inFeatures

Last updated 14:29, 19 October 2019

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