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'When you see your face on papers in Japan and China you know it's different'

Rachael Blackmore: racing's star shone bright again in the Grand National
Rachael Blackmore: racing's star shone bright again in the Grand NationalCredit: Edward Whitaker

I think when they're reeling Paul Nicholls into the situation it makes it like David and Goliath. We're just trying to keep training winners, that's all we can do
Donald McCain discussed the jockeys' title race after Brian Hughes rode a winner at Cheltenham on Thursday

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It would mean more than anything I've ever achieved. The Gold Cup was big, the King George was big, but this is just as big. That man has been picked up off the floor and I'm so proud of him
Paddy Brennan on the exciting prospect of Fergal O'Brien reaching a century of winners for the season

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It's been incredible. When you see your face on papers in Japan and China you know things are a bit different.
Rachael Blackmore reflects on her historic Grand National success on Minella Times

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I'm brokenhearted and still can't believe he's gone. I spent my whole life waiting for a horse like him to come along and I will certainly never have another one like him
Presenting Percy's owner Philip Reynolds pays tribute to his star following his sad death

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I remember one day at Gowran Park the crowd clapped me out of the parade ring. I didn't know if they saying goodbye to me or trying to get rid of me! They roared me back in after the race. It was all for Presenting Percy. I have never felt that before on a racecourse.
Regular jockey Davy Russell also recalls his fond memories of Irish cult hero Presenting Percy

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She's straightforward and is working really well. I think she's a bit underappreciated. She'll run well in the 1,000 Guineas
Richard Hannon speaks highly of Happy Romance in his Racing Post stable tour

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Published on 17 April 2021inNews

Last updated 13:30, 17 April 2021

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