'I think no doubt he's under the radar, and we don't mind that' - the best quotes in the lead-up to the Arc

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He has an extra year under his belt and I think it was arguably harder for him last year because he didn’t have the experience. Last time out he had a very nice workout, it was more like a morning gallop than a race

Four-time Arc-winning jockey Olivier Peslier is backing Daryz to win back-to-back runnings of the big race

Arc legends back Daryz to prove himself 'best in Europe' with historic double 

We were a lot easier on her in her races up to the Arc this year because we wanted to be a little bit harder on her come Arc time, so hopefully there’s some improvement to come

Aidan O'Brien is hopeful of an improved showing from Minnie Hauk, a 20-1 shot and one of three runners for the Ballydoyle trainer in the Arc

Money comes for Diamond Necklace in Arc with star filly to head Aidan O'Brien's three-pronged challenge

Pierre-Charles Boudot: rides Thundering On in the ArcCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

She's the best three-year-old filly of the year [at this trip], and recently she bolted up in a Group 2. She was impressive in the Oaks at Epsom, she stays well, and I'm delighted Pierre-Charles will be aboard

Jockeys' agent Herve Naggar was pleased to get Pierre-Charles Boudot aboard Thundering On for the Longchamp showpiece, with Dylan Browne McMonagle on the sidelines due to injury, and confirmed the news on Jour de Galop’s 'Talk de JDG' podcast

Joseph O'Brien confirms Pierre-Charles Boudot will ride Thundering On in the Arc with Dylan Browne McMonagle injured 

I think Daryz is a ten-furlong good-ground horse with a massive turn of foot, and I think the only reason he won the Arc on soft ground over a mile and a half is because he’s a very good horse

Francis Graffard is happy to see drier conditions than last year for Daryz's repeat bid in the Arc

'Exactly what I wanted to see' - Daryz delights Francis Graffard ahead of date with destiny as trainer relishes prospect of quick ground 

• Watch: the inside story on Daryz

I think no doubt he's under the radar, and we don't mind that. It's a strong renewal, and we'll find out if he's good enough on Sunday afternoon, but I'm quite confident he'll outrun his odds

Roger Varian fancies his 40-1 shot Saddadd to run a big race on the back of his first Group 1 win in Germany

'I'm quite confident he'll outrun his odds' - Roger Varian sends 40-1 shot Saddadd to the Arc flying under the radar 

Everything's a danger, but if you start worrying about the opposition, and read that so and so is being supplemented into the race, you get nowhere

William Haggas is solely focused on his Arc hopeful Maltese Cross, who is one of Britain's leading contenders according to the betting

William Haggas declares Maltese Cross 'in the best form we can have him' ahead of Arc bid as we watch his final gallop 

Kalpana: arrives on the back of two Group 1 winsCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

Andrew [Balding] and all the team are very happy with her so we're really looking forward to it. I wouldn't swap her for anything else in the race anyway

Juddmonte's retained rider Colin Keane is confident of a big run from Kalpana, who arrives on the back of Group 1 wins in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks

Colin Keane 'wouldn't swap Kalpana' in the Arc - but he's in no doubt about who her biggest danger is and it's not Daryz 

This will be my 12th ride in the Arc and it has always been a special race for me. Unfortunately, I have yet to win but it remains a major objective

Legendary jockey Yutaka Take hopes to seal a historic first win for Japan aboard outsider Meisho Tabaru

'It's a special race for me' – the 57-year-old Japanese jockey full of confidence that his 12th Arc ride can finally be a winning one 

He's not an overly big horse, but he's got the most wonderful temperament. That's made him climb to the heights he has got to. It's truly outstanding what he's done 

Oisin Murphy feels Bay City Roller's temperament will be a key asset in the hustle and bustle of Sunday's showpiece

Oisin Murphy bang up for Arc challenge that would be 'highlight of my career' - but concedes jockeys' title defence all but over 

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