'I rode the best part of 1,000 winners for my best mate. It doesn't get much better than that'

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

I rode a Scottish National winner for my father and step-mother, and I rode the best part of 1,000 winners for my best mate. It doesn't get much better than that.
Tom Scudamore reflects on his glittering career after his shock retirement from the saddle

'I'm fortunate to go out on my own terms' - Tom Scudamore announces shock retirement 

It's a relief and it's brilliant to get a winner on the board. I want to focus on that and ride a few more.
Oisin Murphy speaks about returning from his suspension after winning on his first ride back at Chelmsford

Oisin Murphy makes winning return to the saddle at Chelmsford 

We don't ask the referee as he comes off the pitch what he thinks. The official's job is to officiate. I thought it was a rather unhelpful comment.
Dan Skelton hits back at BHA handicapper Martin Greenwood's comments in the wake of the small number of British entries in the Grand National

Dan Skelton hits out at 'offensive' Grand National comments by BHA handicapper 

Nico [de Boinville] has been involved and talks a lot of sense about it. It's a sensitive subject but it's not been handled well; it's been a bit of a shambles.
Nicky Henderson slams the new whip changes British jockeys are now having to adapt to

'The whip changes have not been handled well - it's been a shambles' - Nicky Henderson has his say 

Allaho: ruled out of the remainder of the season after abdominal bleedCredit: Edward Whitaker

He'll make a good recovery and he'll be back for next season. You get all sorts of different things and injuries in this game, but this one was very unusual.
Willie Mullins delivers the big blow that Allaho will miss the rest of the season due to an abdominal bleed

'He's off the critical list but misses Cheltenham' - awesome Allaho out of Ryanair Chase 

I'm really annoyed they didn't tell us the ground might be like this – it hasn't just dried up overnight. This ground would have been this way for a few days. I just wish they'd tell the truth.
Frustrated trainer George Bewley blasts Newcastle after the ground for its Thursday fixture changed to firm in places on raceday morning

'It's not safe for my horses' - trainer anger at Newcastle ground as 31 runners taken out 

He always had a smile on his face and I think that's what endeared him to people, you could tell he loved what he did. He's had a brilliant career.
Peter Scudamore hails his son Tom on Friday following his retirement announcement

'It will be strange without him' - David Pipe leads tributes to Tom Scudamore 

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