'I don't know what I'd have done otherwise - I wouldn't have enough qualifications to work in McDonald's'

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

Well, I'd like to finish on a high anyway, wherever that may be. I've had a marvellous career and loved every second of it, and I'd just like to finish with a smile on my face.
Davy Russell outlines plans to make a final appearance at the Grand National meeting following a disappointing Cheltenham Festival 

'I'd just like to finish with a smile on my face' says Davy Russell as he expands on decision to ride at Aintree   

He's going to be a fresh horse and he's quite scary to look at now, he's a unit. He got up to 580kg during his time off so he's a bit of a brute.
Roger Teal expresses his excitement in the improvement of Oxted as he nears a return from a near two-year absence

'He's quite scary to look at now' - sprint star Oxted in line for long-awaited comeback   

Luckily I turned out all right as a jockey because I don't know what I'd have done otherwise. I wouldn't have enough qualifications to work in McDonald's.
Harry Cobden discusses his childhood and start in racing in a major interview

Harry Cobden: 'I'm not into fancy clothes or watches - I want to get set up before I start enjoying life' 

Luckily we've been fortunate enough to have some of the best horses around and therefore you're a player at Cheltenham at the highest level and that's where it really matters. But this race is unique. It's a completely different game. 
Nicky Henderson shares his hopes of landing a first Grand National victory with Mister Coffey next weekend 

Nicky Henderson: I won't retire but Mister Coffey winning the Grand National would complete the journey 

When hurdles are involved, and extreme distances and testing going, we have to make allowances. If we're not careful, by sanitising racing too much, we lose the soul of it. And Cheltenham is all about soul. 
Jeremy Scott reacts to his successful appeal to reclaim second place in the Stayers' Hurdle with Dashel Drasher

Dashel Drasher recovers second place in Stayers' - but Teahupoo connections slam 'absolutely rubbish' decision 

I can't tell you how thrilled I am – it's been one hell of a journey. It's my first winner for some time, I don't even like to think about how long it's been.
Helen Rees celebrates an end to a long wait for a winner after My Rockstar triumphs at Wincanton

'This is the result of incredible patience and hard work' - Helen Rees ends near ten-year wait for a winner 

The last time I rode around the course, I broke my arm! I hadn't much luck around there, but I was only an ordinary amateur. I enjoy training horses a lot more than I did riding them. 
Gordon Elliott discusses his leading Grand National chances ahead of next week's Aintree meeting

Gordon Elliott 'couldn't be happier' with Delta Work as he assesses strong Grand National squad 

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