The week in words: 'If I could be an animal I would definitely be a racehorse'

Faugheen could have been another Arkle. I'll never have another like him
Andy Slattery, Faugheen's first trainer, believes the 12-year-old could have been another Arkle but for the injuries that have hampered his career

We've put heat lamps in his box, it's just a little bit of luxury for him. He's a big, powerful boy and I still wouldn't write him out of it
Joe Tizzard predicts a revitalised showing from Lostintranslation in the Gold Cup after his below-par display in the King George last time

That was the first time I have sat on him and it was a pleasure to ride him – he went round like a five-year-old and had an absolute blast out there
A disbelieving Richard Patrick after 15-year-old Sunny Ledgend, sent off an unconsidered 66-1, ran his rivals ragged at Exeter on Tuesday

I was a bit nervous about that one because she is our first homebred winner. It makes a big difference [when they’re homebred], that is our Champion Hurdle
Elated owner Janet Davies after the Evan Williams-trained Timassini became her first winning homebred at Ffos Las on Friday

He takes my breath away and when I call him Pegasus I call him that for a reason. He does feel like he has wings when he takes off. You end up floating in the air for more seconds than you think
Bryony Frost discusses her unique relationship with last year's Cheltenham Festival winner Frodon

We give racehorses more care and attention than we give ourselves. If I could be an animal I would definitely be a racehorse. They love doing what they are bred to do
Love Island star and ITV presenter Chris Hughes defends any negative public perception over the treatment of racehorses

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