'I watched the Ascot race 100 times trying to work out how he didn't win'

We were all together watching it as a family yesterday and it was just a wonderful moment for us all. It's a day we'll never forget. We got some kick out of it
Trainer Eric McNamara hails his son Emmet's dedication after his superb front-running ride on Serpentine in the Derby

I did have four sets of false teeth but I sold one on the internet and got £120. I'm a legend, you see
Britain's oldest trainer Mick Easterby dubbing himself a legend

This ranks right up there. I thought this week that this could be billed as the race of the season
William Buick compliments the depth of the Coral-Eclipse after Ghaiyyath's brilliant triumph over Enable and Japan

I must have watched the Ascot race 100 times trying to work out how on earth he didn't win
Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam confesses to sleepless nights after Deja's agonising second to Scarlet Dragon in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes

I didn't even think I'd even get to see the race, as I had to saddle one up for the next race at Fairyhouse, but I managed to find a spot to watch it quickly. And, I'm glad I got to watch it now!
Donnacha O'Brien at Fairyhouse after watching Fancy Blue triumph in the Prix de Diane, just his second winner as a trainer on turf

You have to look on the bright side in these situations so that's what I'm doing, and it will mean I won't be spending the next three weeks sitting in a sauna. I'll enjoy that!
Seamie Heffernan looks at the positives after being dealt a 22-day ban by stewards at Chantilly for his use of the whip on Order Of Australia in the Prix du Jockey Club

I know it's a cliche but through it all there's been a team behind me – I can't ride out 130 horses by myself and there is a huge team behind me, they make it all happen
David O'Meara compliments the efforts of his staff after saddling his 1,000th winner at Pontefract on Tuesday

It's been stop-go since it's started so we're delighted to get a winner. I was probably in every stable bar Bethlehem at this stage!
Trainer Michael O'Meara looks back on his journeyman past after recording his first training success with Noble Music at Roscommon on Tuesday

He'll enjoy the rest of his days being pampered in the sunshine. We'll dream of finding another one like him
Ruth Carr pays homage to her 12-time winner Pipers Note after his retirement aged ten

I'm shocked! It's my biggest surprise in racing in 40 years. I'll take a winner anywhere, no matter whether there's a crowd or not
Owner Brian Valentine after his Mr Carpenter caused a 100-1 surprise at the York Dante meeting

The first Grade 1 at Kempton was probably a bit lost on me. When you're young and at that stage of your career you think it will happen every weekend. I genuinely thought Nina Carberry or Katie Walsh would have won a Grade 1 over fences so it was news to me
Lizzie Kelly reflects on her career highlights after quitting the saddle to start a family

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