Quotes of the week: Altior's work-rider Toby Lawes moves on

It’s been the best five years of my life, every part of it has been fantastic, working with the most amazing trainer and team of staff, the most wonderful bunch of horses and most brilliant and kind owners.
Toby Lawes, the regular work-rider of the mighty Altior during his role as Nicky Henderson’s assistant, joins the training ranks

The boss decided for the sake of the race we would also declare Il Paradiso so there would be eight runners and each-way betting.
Aidan O’Brien on Coolmore supremo John Magnier’s considerate decision in fielding five runners to make up a field of eight in the Irish Derby

The betting public consistently underestimate these jockeys. This could be an indicator of negative public opinion about the ability of female riders, but also ensures there is value to be found in backing horses ridden by female jockeys in jump races.
Vanessa Cashmore, author of the research conducted by the University of Liverpool, which suggests female jump jockeys have offered a greater return on investment for punters than their male counterparts in recent years

If he wants it, Danny has all the physical attributes and talent to be champion jockey one day.
William Haggas on Danny Tudhope’s latent ability after the jockey’s four winners from ten rides at Royal Ascot last week

He’s the best horse in my stable and for the last three years he has been the best. It’s a tough race and one that’s very hard to win. It’s one of the best races in the world, but he’s good enough to win it.
Saeed Bin Suroor on his stable star Thunder Snow’s long-term bid to win Godolphin a first Breeders’ Cup Classic

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