Key quotes for the Marsh Hurdle as Paisley Park is ruled out

2.25 Ascot
Marsh Hurdle (Grade 1) | 3m½f | 4yo+ | ITV4/Sky

What they say

Nick Williams, trainer of Agrapart
He could have run in a handicap off 145 because he has dropped in the ratings but the Long Walk has cut up.

Nicky Henderson, trainer of L’Ami Serge
He has had a long layoff but he’s fit and had a lot of work before this race. We have to be realistic because he has been off for such a long time and he’ll be better for the run, but he's in good form and we're pleased to have him back in action.

Tom George, trainer of The Worlds End
We're facing a very tough task. Adrian Heskin thinks the horse now prefers softer ground and that he was happier at Wetherby than at Newbury. There are only certain races he can run in and he's in good form, so we'll give it our best shot.

Tobefair has done wonderfully well for trainer Debra HamerCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Oliver Sherwood, trainer of Papagana
I have been screaming to run her in this race. I know she is wrong at the weights but everything else is in her favour. She will love the ground, she has already won two Listed races and she has definitely come on for her Kempton win.

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