Willie Shoemaker

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

— Willie Shoemaker

Anybody with a little guts and the desire to apply himself can make it, he can make anything he wants to make of himself.

— Willie Shoemaker

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

— Willie Shoemaker

I have always believed that anybody with a little guts and the desire to apply himself can make it, can make anything he wants to make of himself.

— Willie Shoemaker

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

— Willie Shoemaker