'If you're having over 300 rides a season, you're going to break them at some stage, it can't be helped'

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

It's us against them unfortunately – they say these are the rules and you do as you're told. There is a lot of depth to this and although it can't be sorted quickly because it's not an easy position, something needs to be done
Lorcan Williams speaks on picking up an 18-day ban after falling foul of the BHA's new whip rules

'I'm absolutely gutted' - Lorcan Williams to miss Cheltenham after receiving 18-day ban  

If you're having over 300 rides a season, you're going to break them at some stage, it can't be helped. It's like driving a car for 45,000 miles a year and getting nicked for speeding
Gary Moore voices his opinion on the likelihood of jockeys breaking the new whip rules

'These people don't understand' - Moore frustrated as stable jockeys pick up whip bans  

If you could tell me the formula, then I'd like to know it. Again, it doesn't happen overnight, unless you buy a half ready-made one, but that doesn't mean we just give up
Grand National-winning trainer David Pipe is determined to find another Aintree star despite the current Irish domination

David Pipe: 'If there's a formula for finding a National horse, I'd like to know it'  

He's been there right from the start of Simon and Isaac's journey. He's a wonderful horse, he had a huge public following and was an absolute joy to ride. He'll be greatly missed
Daryl Jacob hails Bristol De Mai's achievements after the popular grey was retired at the age of 12

'Everyone has such a soft spot for him' - top-class grey Bristol De Mai retired  

Cheltenham is what you build your year around. To miss it is annoying, but there are a lot worse things. The bones in your leg heal, so I count myself lucky
Richie McLernon reflects on the news that he will have to sit out this year's Cheltenham Festival due to injury

'You build your year around Cheltenham' - McLernon to miss festival with Woods a major doubt  

I spoke to Derek Fox and asked what would be your ideal weight, so you can ride with a normal-sized saddle and have breakfast in the morning? And he said 10st 5lb. If the weights stay the same, that's just heaven
Lucinda Russell is thrilled with the weight her Grand National hope Corach Rambler was given for the Aintree spectacular

2023 Grand National: 'It'll be a big ask but he's progressed well' - Noble Yeats camp confident despite 19lb rise  

He gave me the best day in racing I've had; there's a lot of hot competition for that but it was such an incredible day. You have so much gratitude for a horse when they give you something like he did
Rachael Blackmore pays tribute to 2021 Grand National winner Minella Times after his retirement

'He gave me my best day' - Rachael Blackmore pays tribute to retired Grand National hero Minella Times 

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