Bill Shoemaker

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

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

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

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

When youre riding only the race in which youre riding is important.