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Olivier Peslier: 'Victory doesn't count unless you celebrate properly'
The celebrated jockey, 47, talks about his four Arcs, Ascot and Japan
Olivier Peslier: four Arcs to his name and looking forward to next weekend at Longchamp as much as ever
What are you most looking forward to at the moment?
Arc weekend. It is always among the most beautiful meetings with a host of champions. I'm looking forward to seeing Enable, of course. On a personal level I'm not sure what I'll be riding yet but I will have Call The Wind in the Prix du Cadran. He's a wonderful horse and a bit like Yeats and other good stayers, it's great to have horses who last and people can follow.
What has been your biggest challenge of the last 12 months?
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