Fakir d'Oudairies

“Fakir D'oudairies came home very well and we're delighted with the run. He was beaten by a good horse. You're always a bit frustrated when they don't win, but he ran very well and we're delighted with his performance. We'll see how he comes out of the race and I'll discuss it with JP and Frank [Berry, racing manager], but I don't think there's a lot for him now this season.”

“Mark had Fakir D'Oudairies in the perfect spot throughout and he's a special horse. There was a moment when I thought the horse on his outside [Hitman] was going well but we got a good jump at the last and that sealed it for us. We'll take it race by race but he looks like he's pretty good at two and a half miles. When there's a suitable opportunity at that level and at that grade then we'll let him take our chance. I wouldn't rule out changing things but we'll see - Joseph O'Brien, trainer.”

“They went a proper gallop on the ground and Fakir D'oudairies didn't travel early. He made a mess of the second last but he's very tough, there's a strong headwind up there and he stuck his head down and battled up the hill - Mark Walsh, rider.”

“Fakir D'Oudairies would have won regardless of the scrimmaging elsewhere and he deserves his day in the sun. He's been running great all season so I'm delighted he got his head in front. He had a hard race at Cheltenham in the Ryanair as they went a right good gallop and Joseph [O'Brien] has done a good job of freshening him up - Mark Walsh, jockey.”

“very happy, he jumped very well. He had been schooling nicely at home and I thought he'd come on a bit for the run but down the back I was very impressed with his jumping and he toughed it out well to the line. He's very exciting - Joseph O'Brien, trainer.”

“We didn't hang around but Fakir D'Oudairies travelled very comfortably and jumped very well. He has a good cruising speed and I didn't realise I'd won quite as far. I'd say he's probably better with a bit of juice but it's a long way from being winter ground out there and he handled it fine, so back here in the spring I'm sure he'd be fine - J J Slevin, jockey.”

“Fakir D'Oudairies is hardy and a good solid horse for a race like that and he'll go further and will appreciate it softer as well - J.J. Slevin, rider”