'I thought he'd either kill someone or himself at Stratford' - what they said

It's almost as if you've never been away because the same people you always see are stood in the same place
Racegoer Richard Ledbury expresses his delight at being at Ludlow on Wednesday as the first batch of spectators returned to tracks across England

The field comes past the crowd for the first time – it's great to be able to say that
Commentator John Hunt captures the buoyant mood as he calls the opening race at Lingfield on Wednesday

I thought he'd either kill someone or himself at Stratford and he was still a bit of a dick at Exeter, but Newbury wasn't a shock
Trainer Jo Davis speaks rather frankly about Saggazza following his 200-1 third place finish at Newbury last week

That was really, really good. I think he's exceptional. He's a three-year-old we really like and he reminds me very much of The New One
Nigel Twiston-Davies draws comparisons between stable legend The New One and impressive bumper winner I Like To Move It

I remember waking up one morning seeing loads of text messages saying I was on Graham Norton last night and I thought 'what on earth were they talking about?'
Derek Thompson recalls featuring in a viral social media hit that took pride of place on prime-time television on BBC One

I'm lucky to still be alive – I'm told very few people survive what I had
Owner John Hales reflects on overcoming a severe illness

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