'I'd tell Harry to go and toss a coin! It's not an easy decision'

The last three weekends have all been good and we’ve got to keep going and make the most of it. We are missing what we think of as our A-team, but the subs are pretty good.
Nicky Henderson in upbeat mood about his Christmas squad of horses despite some of his established stars missing out

Punters were treated to an early Christmas present today. With all the favourites coming in, it’s fair to say it’s been a bad day in the office.
Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes after a remarkable afternoon for punters at Plumpton when all seven favourites won

Harry Cobden could come to me and ask who to ride, and I’d tell him to go and toss a coin! It’s not an easy decision.
Scott Marshall, Clan Des Obeaux’s groom and Cyrname’s work-rider, gives his insight into the dilemma facing Harry Cobden before choosing to ride Cyrname in the King George

It’s only December and we’re creating all this hype about it being the worst Champion Hurdle since the Champion Hurdle was invented. Please.
Ruby Walsh with some typically forthright views on one of the festival’s biggest races

Harry Skelton: had his ten-day ban overturnedCredit: Michael Steele (Getty Images)

I did not see the yellow flag. If I had seen the flag I would have 100 per cent stopped and pulled up. I would never put anyone, myself or my horse, in danger.
Harry Skelton gives evidence as he, together with six other jockeys, has his ban overturned for failing to stop riding during the void London National at Sandown

It was a big deal when I got the letter from Mr Balding. He’s had many champion apprentices on his books before and that was my plan before hopefully going on to become champion jockey one day.
Champion pony racer Taylor Fisher, 15, upon hearing his apprentice contract had been cancelled by Andrew Balding in response to the BHA’s change to apprentice riding fee

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