'We toyed with the idea of cardboard cutout fans, but racing is what it's about'

I’m probably a bit delusional with what’s going on at the moment. It’s all been a bit of a whirlwind but it's been a great few years
Hollie Doyle reflects on her outstanding season after landing a first Group 1 on Glenshiel in the Champions Sprint at Ascot

And it was all from that one video. I just walked in and there were a group of ladies at the bar, not actresses, and I just said it: 'Are you well? I thought you were.' I don't know why it came out, but it came out, and now people are saying I'm like Alan Partridge
Legendary broadcaster Derek Thompson recalls his comparison to Alan Partridge after a video he starred in went viral

He's a bit like me and does stiffen up, so he does his own thing, has a roll and wants to be mollycoddled. If they were all like him it would be great
Trainer John Bridger following 13-year-old Pettochside's success at Windsor on his 101st start

We toyed with the idea of cardboard cutout fans, but the racing is what it's going to be about and the horses and the jockeys can do the talking
Racecourse chief Ian Renton jokes about the idea of cardboard cutouts to enliven the atmosphere on Cheltenham's first meeting of the season

She rode that race like a pro and I told her she can be the one to put me on the map!
Trainer Sheila Lewis tips Katie Powell for great things after she won at Exeter on her first ride

We're not going to ask him to jump a fence again, I don't think our nerves would take it – we must be getting soft in our old age!
Alan King on the commendable Who Dares Wins, who is set to go hurdling

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