"Given the way that Hawk Mountain finished his race, he would appear to be the Ballydoyle number one for the Prix du Jockey Club".

"Her connections will be hoping that they can land a Group 1 with her and if the last year has taught us anything, it is that her trainer is undoubtedly the best trainer in France to achieve that goal"

"He is just about the best of the 3-year-old Colts in France, but he certainly isn’t out on his own, so I will hold on before I pencil him in as a Classic winner".