Wimbledon Hawkeye

“This win opens up other doors in the US for Wimbledon Hawkeye as we're now looking at the Breeders' Cup Turf. We feel that a sharp mile and a half around Del Mar will suit him as it's a tight track and he likes turns, and also fast ground, which it usually is out there. He won't run again until then as we're not going to sneak another race in at Newmarket or anywhere else - James Owen, trainer.”

“Wimbledon Hawkeye keeps improving and appreciated the little bit of dig in the ground. We were just unlucky on the day and a progressive horse has come and mugged us - James Owen, trainer.”

“It was a great run. They were two lovely colts in front of us and we've beaten the favourite. I thought we were going to win coming down the straight and he's taken his racing so well. Wimbledon Hawkeye is exciting for the future and we'll be definitely going to the Derby. We thought the ground was a little bit overwatered and Hector said it wasn't ideal. Real quick ground will suit him - James Owen, trainer.”

“Wimbledon Hawkeye was lost in the ground. He showed his heart and how good he is in the way he battled on to finish third. James said it's a lot softer here today than it was at Newmarket. He was struggling in it but he's a lovely horse for next year. I'm thrilled to be here mixing it with the top and he's done us proud - James Owen, trainer.”

“We thought if we won today we might have a crack at the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster. Wimbledon Hawkeye has still got some more growing to do, which is why we were a bit hesitant about coming here today, but he did a nice bit of work here the other day when he walked all over a 90-rated horse, so we thought we'd swing the racket. We'll have a look at Doncaster but he's very much a next-year horse and we could have a Guineas horse on our hands. Beyond that we have some unfinished business in the Derby after Ambiente Friendly's near-miss this year - Tim Gredley, part owner.”

“I'd have taken that coming here, I would've been delighted if Wimbledon Hawkeye came in the first three. I know he was against horses who've had just one run and it was his third, but he's come on a lot. We can aim higher now. We'll try and find a nice spot and step him up to a mile - he's a mile and a quarter horse all over. The Gredleys know more than I do so we'll speak to them and get it right - James Owen, trainer.”