'I've been riding desperate. I've been so eager to get my career back on track that I was trying to win at all costs'

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

If they'd started where they were supposed to start he'd have won. But they started a furlong back. That's a problem they need to sort out. The race is two miles one [furlong], not two miles two. He was outstayed a little in the last few yards
James Owen rues the start of the Triumph Hurdle for East India Dock

'If they'd started where they were supposed to he'd have won' - James Owen still smarting from East India Dock Triumph defeat 

I've been riding desperate. I've been so eager to get my career back on track that I was trying to win at all costs. I wasn't really thinking about the whip
Nicola Currie admits the reason why she received a 39-day totting-up whip ban

'I was trying to win at all costs' - Nicola Currie vows to learn from her mistakes after receiving 39-day totting-up ban 

We're going to really enjoy it and I've met such fantastic people along the way. Out of such sadness, such joy has been born and Nick Rockett has done it all for me
Owner Stuart Andrew is excited for the Grand National with Nick Rockett in memory of his late wife, Sadie

'Out of such sadness, such joy has been born' - Nick Rockett owner hoping emotional journey can end in Aintree glory 

She had a long break, longer than the others, because her year was very long. She went nice at the Curragh in an easy piece of work. I'm not sure she'll make the Guineas, but we're training her for it
Aidan O'Brien voices concerns for leading 1,000 Guineas hope Lake Victoria making the Classic

'Knowing her, she probably will come good in time' - Aidan O'Brien hopeful Lake Victoria can make 1,000 Guineas 

He really stuck his neck out and wanted it. That was him all over. He has an unbelievable attitude. He has the courage to match his class
Gordon Elliott recalls Galvin's Savills Chase win after he was retired

'He has the courage to match his class' - Gordon Elliott hails Galvin as Grade 1-winning chaser is retired 

My experience of racing to that point had always been so positive, welcoming and inclusive. After the reaction to the ITV announcement, it feels like that has been flipped on its head
Sam Quek bats away those who were unreasonably negative towards her joining ITV Racing at the Grand National meeting

'Racing has always been in my life' - Olympics heroine Sam Quek opens up on her love of racing, joining the ITV team and unexpected abuse 

The last thing that made Mark happy was that we had a real National contender and a horse to keep us going, having lost numbers while I was looking after Mark. So it's sad to have that ripped away by a rule no-one seems to agree with
Sara Bradstock vents her frustration that stable star Mr Vango is unlikely to get into the Grand National field

'Maybe we need to cap trainers at three' - Sara Bradstock voices Grand National frustration with Mr Vango set to miss out 

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