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'He has ringlets like Mick Hucknall so we were going to call him Simply Red'

Simply Ned: popular chaser compared to Mick Hucknall
Simply Ned: popular chaser compared to Mick HucknallCredit: Caroline Norris

I could barely breathe when I was pulling her up. It wasn't tiredness either; it was just pure disbelief. I couldn't believe what had just happened. I've never had a feeling like that before and I doubt I ever will again. I will cherish it for as long as I live
18-year-old Joey Sheridan after steering Princess Zoe home clear in the Group 1 Prix Du Cadran

My connection with Amo Racing is incredible – teaming up with them has been massive for me. I'm a small boy from the west of Ireland and my dad had to say to me a couple of weeks ago 'you wouldn't have dreamed of it'
A delighted Rossa Ryan on winning the Redcar Two Year Old Trophy on Lullaby Moon for his retaining owners

His mane has ringlets on it, a bit like Mick Hucknall, so we were going to call him Simply Red but couldn't as it's a trade name, so we settled with Simply Ned and it's served him well
Trainer Nicky Richards explains the naming of Simply Ned, following the chasing star's retirement

It's been crap this year – the crowds are why I've loved France
Frankie Dettori reflects on a difficult year for British racing

Some aren't born to want to jump, like me – I was never much cop at anything but the sack race at school
Henrietta Knight shares her pre-schooling methods and how she teaches horses to jump

She's been such an important filly for us. However long I live, I'll always remember her as the horse who gave us our first big days. She's been very special to us and always will be
Donnacha O'Brien salutes Fancy Blue after her unfortunate retirement due to injury


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Published on 10 October 2020inNews

Last updated 12:29, 10 October 2020

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