When you're riding, only the race in which you're riding is important.

Desire is the most important factor in the success of any athlete.

There are one hundred and ninety nine ways to beat, but only one way to win; get there first.

I was mixed on what I wanted to do. After riding with him a few times, I decided I wanted to be a state trooper.

The one important thing you do as boss is you set the standard. The minute you go in and say 'we'll let it go this time,' you set a new standard, which is lower. So you cannot do that.

If Jack Nicklaus can win the Masters at 46, I can win the Kentucky Derby at 54.