'The way trends are going, it's possible the Kim Muir will be the next race under pressure and that would be devastating'

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

We all want the best for the meeting. Somebody is always going to be unhappy with some things, but we need to be positive. The changes are sensible
Nicky Henderson gives the thumbs-up to the changes made to the Cheltenham Festival this week 

Nicky Henderson urges support for Cheltenham Festival changes - but Willie Mullins says 'it's too expensive' 

Cheltenham keeps making these inane and misjudged changes to its festival programme. Reducing the quality of the Turners and the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase and making them both handicaps makes them less appealing
However, Michael O'Leary lashes out against the changes

Michael O'Leary: 'These are inane and misjudged changes and horses will now start avoiding Cheltenham altogether' 

It's just so unfortunate for the next generation of amateur jockeys that they won't get as many chances as we did to ride at the festival. The way trends are going, it's possible the Kim Muir will be the next race under pressure and that would be devastating
Leading amateur jockey Derek O'Connor also fears what impact the changes could have

Amateur jockeys were not consulted over 'bitterly disappointing' changes to National Hunt Chase 

It's very difficult for three-year-olds to get through because they are still growing and their bones are still maturing so I wouldn't be sure about any of them getting in and being allowed to run. It's ridiculous really
Aidan O'Brien criticises the Australian veterinary checks, which could impact his runners in the Melbourne Cup

Aidan O'Brien reveals sole Melbourne Cup contender as he targets Australia's biggest race for first time in four years 

It's not just me who owes Bindaree so much. We were on the verge of quitting. If we had done, there's a real chance that my sons Sam and Willy wouldn't have had the opportunities to achieve what they have done
Nigel Twiston-Davies pays tribute to Bindaree following the 2002 Grand National winner's death

The horse who saved the Twiston-Davies legacy - tributes paid to Grand National hero Bindaree after death at 30 

We made a mess of it in the King George because it was too far on soft ground, but after that we made no more mistakes. If I ever had a stroke of genius it was bringing him back to a mile for the QEII. That day he was majestic
Luca Cumani reveals one of the best decisions he made in his career with Falbrav

'If I ever had a stroke of genius it was bringing him back to a mile for the QEII - that day he was majestic' 

For the good of the sport, we have so many challenges facing us in terms of promoting racing and selling it to the wider public, we need these major events and we need the best taking on the best
Francis Graffard gives his opinion on whether geldings should be allowed to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

'We need it for the good of the sport' - Calandagan and Goliath trainer backs calls to allow geldings in Arc 

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