'He could walk on water; he could get people eating out of his hands'

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

In his time Lester was the man. They called him "JC" in the jocks’ room. He could walk on water; he could get people eating out of his hands
Steve Cauthen reflects on his time in the weighing room with the great Lester Piggott following his death earlier this week

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Most of the riders were afraid of him – in a good way – just because he was Lester Piggott. He could tell you what to do – he was like the mafia of the weighing room!
Six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon also recalls his experiences with Piggott as he was beginning his own brilliant career

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I wouldn't take £10,000 in two or three months. My wife Jane said why don't we just pack it in, but we are not going to. We will battle back
Bookmaker Dave Hazell is left gutted after £10,000 was stolen from his pitch at Chester

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I looked up, gave the Queen a wave and she waved back. That was a very special moment. I've ridden big-race winners for her before, but this was clearly on another level
Ryan Moore speaks on his special interaction with Her Majesty following Estimate's 2013 Ascot Gold Cup win

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I had to go round them. Bless her, she took me there in great style but the damage was done. She was a very unlucky loser and it's a shame because she didn't get beaten fair and square
Frankie Dettori rues rotten luck for Emily Upjohn in her Cazoo Oaks defeat

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I'm proud of what I've done in the game with no horse background. I'm happy and content, even though it's a bit too soon, but it's for an opportunity that I couldn't resist
Alain Cawley explains his decision to retire as a jockey and become an agent after signing off on a winning note at Market Rasen

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I've been getting rides every day which is great. That doesn't happen in Ireland unless you are stable jockey. I've no plans on going home. I'm loving it
Oisin Orr is relishing his new role as Richard Fahey's stable jockey following Paul Hanagan's dismissal

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I tried to copy him as best as I could, but I failed miserably. We all have our trademark styles, but the way I ended up riding, I wouldn't have ridden that way if it wasn’t for Lester
Richard Hughes also praises Lester Piggott's influence on his riding career in his own tribute to the great jockey

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