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Quotes of the week: eye-popping and emotional comeback wins galore

Willie Mullins lifts the Irish Grand National trophy after Burrows Saint's victory
Willie Mullins lifts the Irish Grand National trophy after Burrows Saint's victoryCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

'My father trained four winners of the race many years ago and it means a lot to have cracked it after years of trying'
Willie Mullins after Burrows Saint gave him a first Irish Grand National win

'He still wouldn’t sell him! But why would you? Look at the fun we’re getting out of him
Colin Kidd revels in owner Victor Treacy’s decision not to sell stable star Rashaan after his Grade 2 Strawberry Hurdle victory at Fairyhouse

'He’s off an attractive mark – there’s no doubt about that'
A bullish Harry Whittington before 4-1 shot Bigmartre bolted up by 16 lengths in Perth’s 2m4f handicap chase on Wednesday

Bigmartre (nearside) on his way to a wide-margin victory at Perth
Bigmartre (nearside) on his way to a wide-margin victory at PerthCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)
'The vets gave him only a 30 per cent chance of getting sound, so it’s quite amazing he’s come back to win again'
An emotional Ruth Jefferson after Double W’s returned from nearly a year off the track to win the 2m handicap chase at Perth on Wednesday

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