'It was a complete cock-up - I watched it and held my hands up straight away'

The best quotes from the racing world this week . . .

It's been many months and loads of dedicated care from people to get to this point. If you see him trotting around now, it's unbelievable, just unbelievable.
The Giant Bolster's owner Simon Hunt pays tribute to those who saved the life of his popular retired star

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I made a mistake – it was a complete cock-up. I watched the replay back [with the stewards] and held my hands up straight away. It's something I never thought I'd do in my career.
Neil Callan speaks about his Kempton drama where he finished a circuit too early

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It's sad but you have to move on. I'm grateful to my family and everyone who has supported me. There are obvious areas that need to improve but racing remains a wonderful industry.
Harry Dunlop reflects on his training career after saddling his final runner

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He wouldn't get in the air ambulance until the paramedics had conveyed his message to people around that Leanne had to be looked after and it wasn't her fault. That's all he was concerned about.
Karen Woods, a close associate of Mark Weatherer's yard, recounts the accident to assistant trainer Adrian Grain

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I've ridden some good horses but he seems to be on a totally different level. You don't know what's around the corner but hopefully he stays sound and healthy.
Charlie Deutsch gives his verdict on exciting chaser and Gold Cup hopeful L'Homme Presse

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He's mad at home, you would think he'd never seen a gallop. You would get up on him with no whip or nothing and just hope you would stay on.
Trainer Aengus King discusses 14-year-old chaser Capture The Drama following his success at Clonmel on Thursday

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It's been a long drive and I need to take Fred down to Ditcheat to get back for evening stables, but that was just great. It changes the game watching your son ride. It's fantastic and fills me with pride.
Chris Gordon celebrates the success of his son Freddie following the jockey's victory at Leicester

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He would often buy a suit for a struggling apprentice on the condition he never told who had paid.
Jamie Piggott honours his father's generosity during the memorial service for Lester Piggott

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