'You can’t tell your story unless you write your chapters, and France is now a new chapter for me'

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

If it doesn’t work then it doesn’t but if it does then it does. You’ve just got to run with it. You can’t tell your story unless you write your chapters, and France is now a new chapter for me
Bryony Frost speaks about her move to France after she made a fleeting winning visit to Exeter

'I had some brilliant people I rode for - but I felt the challenge was needed' - Bryony Frost opens up on French move 

It’s a nightmare. We’re desperate to try and run them. I had the programme for all the novice chasers. All of a sudden, we start a backlog before we’ve even started chase life
Nicky Henderson is among many trainers facing the challenges of the unseasonably dry weather 

'It's a nightmare' - Dan Skelton and Nicky Henderson frustrated as dry spell sparks crisis in novice chase field sizes 

They ask if you are guilty or not guilty. Yes, I am guilty of interference but the punishment is way too large – it’s ridiculous, it’s horrendous and I think it’s a bit stupid
Cieren Fallon is appealing the Australian stewards' decision to hand him a month-long suspension after his winning ride on Lake Forest in the Golden Eagle

Cieren Fallon appeals against 'ridiculous and stupid' sanction handed down by Australia stewards for winning ride 

This is the biggest race in the world and I cannot even put into words how much it means to win it. It's got me in tears, but I think I'll be singing for the rest of my life after that!
Irish-born jockey and handy musician Robbie Dolan is highly emotional after his Melbourne Cup success on Knight's Choice

'Pinch me - I think I'm dreaming' - major Melbourne Cup shock as 90-1 Knight's Choice triumphs in photo-finish 

He’s my future and my bright spark – he could go right to the top. I didn’t feel pressure because my horses have been flying, but he’s just my best horse
Joe Tizzard fights back the tears after JPR One gives him big-race glory in the Haldon Gold Cup

'He’s my future and he could go right to the top' - JPR One provides emotional Haldon Gold Cup win for Joe Tizzard 

He was an excellent jockey and David Elsworth will testify to that. I never heard him swear once, which is rare for anybody involved in racing, and I never heard him raise his voice. He was just a genuinely lovely person
John Francome pays tribute to his close friend and jockey Steve Jobar after his death at the age of 75

Cheltenham Festival winner and 'remarkable person' Steve Jobar dies at 75 

He was long odds against coming but we made the offer. Sir Michael is that kind of a guy, he would want to drift quietly off into the sunset
Nottingham's chairman Jeremy Bradbeer hails Sir Michael Stoute after the trainer's low-key likely swansong

'He would want to drift quietly off into the sunset' - racegoers and professionals pay tribute to Sir Michael Stoute 

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