26 Quotes by Simon Crisford

Normally we'd think between 10 and 12 Group Ones in a year was pretty good. Group One victories are basically how we judge ourselves, as winning the best race is what we are about.

It may be that we'll have to change plans now. This horse is going to experience something he's never experienced before.

It's way, way too early to start talking about the Kentucky Derby. We have to watch him on Saturday night and we'll go from there.

It will take a special horse to win from there. It was always going to be difficult. Now it will be much more difficult.

There was a risk he might duck left or right to either rail once he was in front, but Sheikh Mohammed was adamant that was what we should do and the plan has worked to perfection.

If he looks like he'd have a top chance in the Kentucky Derby, we'd like to take a chance. One day we'll have a horse that is suitable.

He ran well but he wasn't good enough today. He will be a nice horse next season but I wouldn't think he will be going for the Leger. The decision will be up to Sheikh Mohammed but there weren't any excuses today.

The competition is tougher than ever. The days of us fielding eight or so horses for the UAE Derby and coming first, second and third are over.