'We have the king and queen combining – there is a real romantic aspect to it'

The best quotes from the Racing world last week. . .

People told me how good I was talking in front of people. I was like, 'Really?' My heart was pounding ten to the dozen and my mouth was dry because I was so nervous
Adele Mulrennan opens up on the early challenges of her media career

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We have the king and queen combining – there is a real romantic aspect to it. Frankie is getting towards the end of his career as our mare is, too
Verry Elleegant's part-owner Brae Sokolski waxes lyrical about booking Frankie Dettori to ride his star mare

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It's horrible for anyone growing grass. We grow grass to run horses on which, in the scheme of things, isn't that important as people grow grass to feed animals and it's dire
Will Riggall, Jockey Club Estates's operations manager in Lambourn, speaks about the challenging weather after drought is declared in parts of England

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I wanted some horses with promise, and with his guidance we've fulfilled that. The favourite [Leadman] was unbeatable I heard, but everything is unbeatable until it's beaten
Owner Omar Jackson reacts to his 125-1 shot Oj Lifestyle's shock victory at Newbury on Friday

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It's something that's trying to help the sport, so it can't be a bad thing, especially when you look at the other racing at the moment. The prize-money is shocking and going only one way, whereas they're trying to make an effort
Trainer Tom Ward gives his opinion on the Racing League after Lingfield hosted the second fixture of 2022 on Thursday

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We're living the dream and if he comes out of the Middle Park okay we could think about the Guineas next year. It's surreal; we had Dylan De Vega who was rated 95 but this boy is something else
The Ridler's owner Steve Bradley is bullish about his Norfolk Stakes winner's hopes for the season and beyond

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Going for a Group 1 would be a big shout and fairytales like that don't really happen, do they? We'd love to do it
Joe Tuite is eyeing up the perfect end to his training career with star filly Via Sistina

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