Quotes by Pat Day

“I know Im doing what God wants me to do, but I love this game. Im going to miss it a lot, ... The Kentucky Derby is racing to me.”

“In the aftermath of that there was some intense rehabilitation, ... No real moments or thoughts that I wouldnt be able to return, but certainly, as with race horses when theyre operated on, there is a question whether they can come back and be as good as they once were.”

“I wanted to prove that I could, and by the grace of God I did,”

“The thrill of the victory in that race was decidedly less than what Id anticipated, ... I think it was Gods timing, it was Gods way of getting my attention.”

“Through that process I came to the realization it was time, ... This is the end of a storybook career that has taken me above and beyond my wildest dreams.”

“[There will be additional training classes for those willing to help if they could not commit to the time on such short notice.] This is going to be a very long relief operation, ... The Red Cross kind of digs in and stays until the job is finished.”

“This is the pinnacle of your career -- to be recognized within the industry and be voted into the Hall of Fame. Its the best of the best.”

“Im just really excited that Churchill Downs would choose to honor me,”

“Im really looking forward to the day and the opportunity to meet and greet a number of people through an autograph session, along with the opportunity to express my appreciation to the fans who have supported me over the years. Im just really excited about everything that is planned for that day.”

“Id like to slide up behind Jesus on that big white horse hes coming back on.”