Quotes of the week: 'Why is this fool running me over two-miles-four?'

What the horse is saying, quite rightly, is, 'Why is this fool running me over two-miles-four; should we not be going two-six or further?' He wanted to jump the water and go round again. He can't believe I'm running him over this trip
Nicky Henderson in the aftermath of Champ's eventful victory in the 2m4f Berkshire Novices' Chase at Newbury

The first day he came here he was a lunatic, I think his head was a bit fried from last year
Emma Lavelle reflects on Paisley Park's preparation for his winning return in the Long Distance Hurdle, where he was brought to Newbury twice in the build-up to his comeback to calm him down

He's the first horse I've owned and will probably be the last as you can't repeat this feeling. I'm here for today – living today, my first race as an owner
An emotional David Wilson, who works as a translator in France, after Fanion D'Estruval became his first winner as an owner at Newbury

Beggars can't be choosers and I'm open for all business
Trainer Johnny Murtagh after saddling his first jumps winner at Limerick courtesy of Prosecution

That was just immense. I was thinking as I came in ‘when a man is tired of riding good two-mile chasers he is tired of life’. He’s an unbelievable jumper and great fun
In-form owner-rider David Maxwell after steering Ecu De La Noverie to a seven-length triumph at Wetherby

To show that level of ability on his first run back promises a lot for the future. He’s a very good horse, without a doubt. He’s not unlike Cyrname in a lot of ways when Cyrname was a lot younger
Paul Nicholls draws comparisons between highest-rated chaser in training Cyrname and his impressive Kempton winner Master Tommytucker

The horse is named after Bill Esdaile, who owns Square In The Air and is a friend of the owner Andrew Brooks. Evidently, Bill's tips are better than his, so the mantra is "stick with Bill
Harry Whittington explains the naming behind his Ffos Las winner Stick With Bill

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