“He is a really intelligent horse in general. You could talk to him he is so smart. I’ve been dreaming of this day since I was a kid.” Michael O’Sullivan

“I said they were the two best novice horses in Ireland, so at least I’m off the hook, partially. Or I would have had to put on a disguise going home if we’d got beat!” Barry Connell after his

Supreme success

“I didn’t see one at the last, but he did, so… I had visions of Annie Power! But I thought, ‘well done, he knows better than me’.” Nico de Boinville on Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle

“I first came here when I was 19 when the three big races were the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase and Gold Cup and I never thought I’d own a horse let alone have a runner in this or have a winner in this. I can’t say I’ve had a better day on the racecourse ever,” owner Michael Buckley after the Champion Hurdle

“It’s just a massive result. We know Jack is always with us and I’m sure he was here on Rachael’s shoulder. Honeysuckle has been a huge part of our life and Jack just adored her – so she as much did it for him as she did for all of us.” Henry de Bromhead after Honeysuckle’s win

“I’m really happy for Henry and his family getting that one on the board, it’s a tremendous day. I’m lost for words to be honest, the celebration was out of control. If you can’t lose it a bit after winning a race like that though, you probably shouldn’t own racehorses!” Kenny Alexander

“Everything in life is worth sharing, we always thought this horse was good. On Christmas Day, Claire said she would call this horse A Dream To Share, trained by John Kiely. The dream was to win at the Cheltenham Festival.” Brian Gleeson

“I just think it is great to part of this. Tuesday was such a special day and it has been an emotional week and it is great to be part of it. When you win one you appreciate it as we have had enough losers.” Rich Ricci on a magical Cheltenham Festival

“I’m delighted for Paul because it is a tough job and he handles it well and I can be tough too. I wouldn’t say that (it ranks above other Gold Cup wins). There was just more pressure that was all. That was the most pressure I’ve felt.” Willie Mullins after the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup

“The hardest thing in this game is to get on the horses. There are a lot of lads in there doing it and I’m in the fortunate position that I get to throw my leg over them. The Gold Cup brings winning to a different level.” Paul Townend after winning on Galopin Des Champs

“Hang that picture on the wall, and look at it for the rest of your life and say I was brilliant that day.” Ruby Walsh on RTÉ TV on Paul Townend’s ride on I Am Maximus in the Irish Grand National

“The difference between a good jockey and a great jockey is a great jockey can pull a race out of the fire, Paul pulled that one out of the fire and the horse did too,” Willie Mullins after Energumene’s success at Punchestown

“Like me he’s fundamentally flawed in every direction,” Joe Chambers on Gaelic Warrior

“I didn’t think we’d win but I thought we wouldn’t be far away. We were delving into new company, top notch company, but you have to try these things - there is no point dreaming about them,” Martin Brassil after Fastorslow’s Punchestown Gold Cup win

“Is there some chance I’m gonna get you when you are really excited before the week is out?” Katie Walsh to Paul Townend after another fine winning ride on Klassical Dream

“I’ve enjoyed it. It’s a great sport, a great game. It’s been good to all of you. It’s been very good to me and everyone connected with it. I thank you all very much and thank RTÉ.” Ted Walsh steps away from his TV role

“I am speechless for once and a bit emotional as well. The one thing Kevin [Ryan] has always said is that this is the best horse he has ever trained. I wear my heart on my sleeve. It’s just me, the way I am.” Neil Callan after winning the Queen Anne Stakes on Triple Time

“I fancied one in a handicap at Naas at the beginning of the year and Paddington won by two lengths. I said they are giving Aidan’s too low a mark in handicaps!” Johnny Murtagh had no chance against a multiple Group 1 winner!

“It is a weight off your shoulders – this is the biggest stage in racing and I’ve been coming here year in and year out trying to get one. It is very satisfying.” Colin Keane after the Kensington Palace Fillies’ Handicap at Royal Ascot

“It can’t go worse than yesterday. We had three seconds and a nine-day ban. He was pulling the face.” Frankie Dettori’s son Rocco before his Royal Ascot winner

“I can’t believe it. I fell into racing by accident. A friend of mine got me involved in the flat. It’s magic. We were third here on Tuesday. It’s the stuff of dreams. It’s great for the small man.” trainer Adrian Murray on Valiant Force’s Norfolk Stakes win

“Ryan is brilliant, an incredible fella. He must be nearly 40, but every year he gets better. He gets better because he puts so much in day in and day out. When he comes over, he stays with us and runs six or seven miles every morning before he sits on a horse,” Aidan O’Brien after winning at Ascot with Warm Heart

“Thirty years we’ve been working together on and off. We’ve had one argument in 30 years. How many marriages can say that? We patched that up after five days and were winning Group 1s in Deauville straight after that,” John Gosden following the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot

“I’ve had a fantastic comeback and brilliant support from so many people. To get on the scoresheet in a Group 1 is a brilliant feeling.” Oisin Murphy after his Commonwealth Cup win on Shaquille

“WHAT A DAY. First Group 1. Can’t thank everyone enough who has supported me. Huge thank you to Shaquille’s connections for putting me on board. What a horse!” Rossa Ryan after the July Cup

“I can’t believe it. I don’t know what to say. I was hoping to be back by Galway and to have two winners by Wednesday is just brilliant.” Danny Gilligan on his Galway Plate win

“It’s a bit surreal – wanting to be a jockey for as long as I can remember and being given the chance to ride such nice horses. It’s fitting one of them is called Live In The Dream, because that’s what I’m doing.” Sean Kirrane after winning the Nunthorpe Stakes

“It took me a long time to pull her up. She’s just having fun - she’s having some craic when she hits the front. She’s the same at home and has her ears pricked. I love her.” Chris Hayes after winning the Matron Stakes on Tahiyra

“He’s so important to the breed. He brings the best of two continents together and we’re so lucky to have him. I’m delighted for the owners as they put so much in. John sent the mare to Japan for this and she was one of the best Galileo mares we ever had.” Aidan O’Brien after the Breeders’ Cup win with Auguste Rodin