'He went from this powerful racehorse to such a gentle animal - he was incredible and meant the world to me'

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

They had ample opportunity to put a different jockey on today, maybe one of the top lads. But they stuck by me and maintained faith in me and I can't say how happy I am to deliver for them
Sean Kirrane thanks Live In The Dream's connections following success in the Nunthorpe

'Surreal experience' for joyous Group 1 new boys Sean Kirrane and Adam West after Live In The Dream's Nunthorpe stunner

You gear up for it and get ready for it but when the day comes it's a bit surreal. I walked the track with my two boys and got a little bit upset but in the right way – I was telling them not to worry if I get upset because it's out of happiness at such a great career
Paul Hanagan reflects on his brilliant time in the saddle after announcing his retirement

'That was a wow moment for me' - Paul Hanagan defeated but proud after his final ride at York 

We've been together an awful long time and he met his wife in the yard. It's going to be sad, it won't be the same without him. He's very reliable and very nice. I'm sure he'll be well missed in the weighing room
Long-time ally Richard Fahey on some of Hanagan's best qualities 

'It's going to be sad, it won't be the same without him' - Richard Fahey leads tributes to retiring Paul Hanagan 

Everyone has a genuinely fantastic time – you see children coming, you see more elderly people and it really connects people from all different eras and different backgrounds
England batsman Jonny Bairstow is full of praise for the Ebor meeting following Indian Run's win in the Acomb Stakes

'It's fantastic' - Indian Run makes it a day to remember for cricket star Jonny Bairstow 

He went from this powerful racehorse to such a gentle animal and was just incredible. He meant the world to me and was part of the family. He'd call for me every night and day from his stable and he was doing that right until the very end.
Jamie Moore pays tribute to popular Champion Chase winner Sire De Grugy following his death at 17

'He was everything to me' - Moore family pay emotional tribute to Champion Chase winner Sire De Grugy after death at 17 

It worries me about these affordability checks. You can go to a restaurant or clothes shop and spend as much as you want with no checks, or go and buy a car, but you can't have a bet on a horse
Gary Moore becomes the latest name to criticise affordability checks

'This is a vicious circle' - trainer Gary Moore adds voice to growing number of affordability check critics 

Horses like Chubby are few and far between. He's made me scream, cry and on Thursday nearly throw up – sorry to the ITV team; I said I might throw up after he won, and there was a look of sheer terror
Rosie Margarson speaks about the rollercoaster ride Ropey Guest – aka 'Chubby' – took her on after his win at the Ebor meeting

He's made me scream, cry and nearly throw up - Rosie Margarson on Chubby's day in the sun at York 

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