'There’s going to be a lot of bubbles burst but we think we’re there with a great chance. Let’s see if they can beat us'

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

He's out with all of his foals and yearlings babysitting them. That's a great job for him and he's made for it as he always liked being a bit of a boss. I suppose he was like that in his races, too
Evan Williams says Coole Cody is thriving in his retirement surroundings

'He babysits the yearlings and is made for it' - Cheltenham king Coole Cody still bossing the field in retirement 

I usually bet no more than £100, but if you wanted to you’d struggle to be able to bet £1,000. The whole of racing is suffering with this and this is an industry teetering on the edge
Owner Jim Cockburn slams the impact affordability checks has had on the sport

'Teetering on the edge' - leading owner says hostility towards racing means punters and owners are falling out of love with the sport 

He was an extremely talented horse on his day and showed a tremendous turn of foot under Paul [Townend] to win the Champion Bumper. Going into the Hilly Way he had won six in a row, and that just goes to show how good he was when he was on song
Willie Mullins pays tribute to Ferny Hollow after he suffered a fatal fall at Cork

Death of 'extremely talented' Cheltenham Festival winner Ferny Hollow following fall in Hilly Way Chase 

I can’t wait for the Challow. There’s going to be a lot of bubbles burst but we think we’re there with a great chance. We’ve won two, let’s see if they can beat us
Owner Darren Yates is already bullish about The New Lion's Challow Hurdle chances

'I can’t wait for the Challow' - The New Lion's connections warm up for Grade 1 bid with Cherie D'Am's Listed win 

You can see why people end up struggling. You're earning your own living and little mistakes cost you dear. When you're trying to pay the electric bill, losing one ride can be massive
Tom Bellamy highlights the trials and tribulations jockeys go through in the saddle

'You can see why people end up struggling - when you're trying to pay the electric bill, losing one ride can be massive' 

It's the uncertainty and thrill of it all, and I'm looking to the next 500 winners. There's something about it that just excites me and I haven't lost it. I don't think I ever will
Owner Raymond Anderson Green reflects on why he loves the sport after reaching a significant landmark

'I've never paid six figures for a horse and never will - I learned pretty quickly you're only one phone call away from f*** all' 

It’s so difficult because I’m very attached to my horses. The good ones have been like members of my family. I only have good memories of them
Pascal Bary cannot split who the best horses were in his career, even after retiring

'I’ve trained some fabulous horses, worked with some excellent riders - maybe I have brought a little bit of talent to the table as well' 

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