- Bob Champion: There are different sorts of courage. Fighting is the lion's courage, but running is the courage of a horse. Running and jumping. A horse will do anything for you, if he's genuine and he loves you.
- Josh Gifford: Whatever happens, however long it takes, you're my first jockey, and your job will stay open. That's a promise.
- Bob Champion: When I was ill, they told me, because of the drugs and all that, they told me I might never be able to father a child. Do you think you could live with that?
- Bob Champion: You can't blame me, Governor, the horse isn't right...
- Josh Gifford: The horse isn't right. There we go again! The vet says there's nothing wrong with him!
- Bob Champion: The vet didn't ride him...
- Josh Gifford: The vet could have bloody won on him! It doesn't look like you're going to make a comeback riding one of my horses, does it?
- Barbara: I spend all my time fending off guys like you.
- Bob Champion: I'm glad you made an exception.
- Burly Cocks: Over there you guys get peanuts for getting your neck broke. I say quit while you're ahead!
- Richard Hussey: He offered you a ride, didn't he?
- Bob Champion: Thornton, Tuesday week.
- Mrs. Champion: Well it's nice to be remembered.
- Mary Hussey: Oh Bob. You're cured, so it's time to face the facts. Riding again was a dream! It helped you through your illness.
- Bob Champion: Don't waste your breath.
- Mary Hussey: The doctor told you your lungs are permanently damaged! You're as weak as a kitten! You've no feeling in your hands or feet! Bob, you can't ride a bicycle!
- Bob Champion: Yes, it will take a little time...
- Bob Champion: Sick or not, you're gonna have to face this sooner or later. What are you gonna do with the rest of your life? You can't be a jockey forever!