'He's a very special horse and something we've never seen before. He's relentless and has an unbelievable amount of quality'

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

He's a very special horse and something we've never seen before. He's relentless and has an unbelievable amount of quality. It doesn't matter whether you go slow or fast, he just goes there and switches off.
Aidan O'Brien on Kyprios after he enhanced his legacy as the greatest stayer of his generation

'He's just an unbelievably classy horse' - Kyprios makes it seven from seven this season with comfortable Long Distance Cup win 

This is up there with Hukum winning the King George. Ascot is a lucky place for me and this has to go up there as one of my best days. A few people rang me this morning and couldn't believe the price he was.
Owen Burrows reacts after Anmaat caused a 40-1 shock in the Champion Stakes at Ascot on Champions Day

'I put my binoculars down halfway up the straight and thought we had no chance' - Anmaat flies home to land 40-1 Champion Stakes shock 

Charyn (Silvestre de Sousa) wins the QEII Stakes at AscotCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

He's a dream horse. I always thought I'd bump into one one day and I hope it's not going to be too long before I sit on something like him again.
Silvestre de Sousa hails Charyn after his impressive Queen Elizabeth II Stakes success

'He's shown he's a true champion' - Charyn confirms his class after seeing off Facteur Cheval in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes 

The decision will be made by her owners but the plan was for her to return next season and hopefully they haven't changed their minds. If she stays in training then maybe next year we can think about the Arc.
Group 1 winner Kalpana could be aimed at next year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe if she stays in training

'Maybe next year we can think about the Arc' - Kalpana continues her progression with Group 1 win 

When I was suspended I had a lot of free time and it gave me a chance for the first time in my adult life to just relax and take a deep breath.
Jockey Oisin Murphy looks back on his championship-winning season

'I want to have a rethink of what I want to achieve' - Oisin Murphy hints at changing priorities as he prepares to be crowned champion 

No, I'm not retiring just yet. It'll come to me eventually, I'm sure, but I hate idleness – I haven't had an idle moment for 60 years. I shall buy some yearlings and see what I can do with them, because I don't want to stop.
Classic-winning trainer Henry Candy has no plans to walk away from the sport just yet

'I'm not retiring just yet. It'll come to me, I'm sure, but I hate idleness - I haven't had an idle moment in 60 years' 

King Of Steel: Champion Stakes winner will stand at Tally-Ho StudCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

He's been an outstanding flagbearer for Amo Racing, perfectly exemplifying the ambitions of our operation. Over the past season, he truly established himself as one of the standout horses of his generation.
Kia Joorabchian pays tribute to King Of Steel, who has been retired from racing and will stand at Tally-Ho Stud next year

'One of the standout horses of his generation' - Champion Stakes winner King Of Steel retired to stud 

He was fond of his horses and they were part of his life. We had some wonderful times and enjoyed some fantastic wins with Kauto Star and Master Minded, plus Royal Auclair was second in the National.
Paul Nicholls reflects on happy times with Clive Smith following the death of the owner

'They were incredible years' - Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh pay tribute to owner Clive Smith 

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'I put my binoculars down halfway up the straight and thought we had no chance' - Anmaat flies home to land 40-1 Champion Stakes shock 

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