Nick Luck, PJ McDonald and Marcus Tregoning on the Breeders' Cup action

What did you make of the Vertem Futurity with an eye on the future?

Andrew Griffiths, Betfred odds compiler I like the winner Magna Grecia – he’s the one to take from the race. I was impressed with him on his debut and thought he ran a blinder behind the well-backed Persian King at Newmarket. He probably didn’t have to improve much to win at Doncaster but I liked the way he picked up off a searching gallop. He looks a Guineas type and I’d expect him to run well having proved his effectiveness at the track.

Rob Hornby, jockey It was hard to take anything away from the winner Magna Grecia and it was run to suit the Aidan O’Brien team. It’s thrown up so many top-class champions and I’m sure this year will be no different. I did think Phoenix Of Spain, whom I’ve liked all year, looked a bit raw and I think Charlie Hills will do well with him next year when he strengthens up. He’s my horse to take out of it.

Nick Luck, broadcaster I thought it was well up to scratch, even though the front few finished in a bit of a bunch. I’ve no doubt the winner is going to be significantly better on a sound surface. I think he’s a player for next year’s early Classics and the same can be said about Persian King, who beat him at Newmarket. Magna Grecia is obviously going up against a strong group of three-year-old colts.