'It was a load of bull****, we run our horses where we think it's best for them'

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I thought it was a load of bull****, we run our horses where we think it's best for them. We're not frightened of anyone, we're not ducking and diving and trying to avoid running against each other. I didn't agree with a word of it
Paul Nicholls hits back at Gordon Elliott's claims that British racing was being eclipsed by Ireland due to their unwillingness to run their best performers against each other regularly

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We were together 24/7 but it didn't matter. People used to ask how we did it living and working with the horses together, but it just worked. We had horses to talk about, it's as simple as that. I miss that
Eric Alston reflects on his decision to stop training to help wife Sue with her Alzheimer's battle

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He was one of the most amusing people in the sport. He had a life that very few people could possibly live up to and certainly nowadays no-one could repeat
Kim Bailey pays tribute to former clerk of the course Hugo Bevan following his death at the age of 86

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I didn't have a clue what he'd been doing, you just have to ask the jockey. It's not very satisfying obviously, it's frustrating. We were stood up in the stands not knowing whether he was first, last or anything

Trainer Lydia Richards vents her annoyance at the fog situation at Wincanton on Thursday following Certainly Red's win

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We'll definitely be heading out tonight, that's for sure. Olly Murphy came up to me and put his arm around me and said, 'This will only ever happen once, enjoy it'
Harriet Dickin revels in the celebrations of her first winner as a trainer at Market Rasen on Thursday

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I still fancy she'll do it in March. I wouldn't say she can't win it; I think she'll win it, Henry thinks she'll win it and Rachael thinks she'll win it
Honeysuckle's owner Kenny Alexander is bullish already about his wondermare beating Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle

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She had everything. She had a good cruising speed and was so easy to ride. She was very talented and so willing, she was a joy
Frankie Dettori reminisces about his days with Ouija Board after the star mare's death at the age of 21

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