Quotes From Meydan

TRAINER  QUOTES:

“We put him (Asiatic Boy) through his paces on the new synthetic Tapeta track yesterday morning and he went very well. The track is a great addition to the facilities and it is just a shame that it was not ready earlier. Kevin Shea was really impressed with the Tapeta and he is a top jockey who has ridden all over the world.”

- Mike de Kock, Leading trainer in South Africa and Dubai


“We love the Tapeta track, the horses move well and they love it too. I cannot possibly say enough good things about Tapeta.”

- David Hayes, Leading trainer in Australia


“The Tapeta surface is the best thing to happen for trainers in Dubai.”

- Herman Brown, Leading international trainer



JOCKEY QUOTES:

“I loved riding on the Tapeta track- the best synthetic I have ridden on. I thought it felt great.”

- Johnny Murtagh, Leading jockey in Ireland and stable jockey to Ballydoyle and Coolmore


“This is the best surface I have ever ridden on.”

- Kevin Shea, Leading jockey in South Africa


“It is a great surface- it was like riding on air!”

- Lizze Jelfs- Exercise Rider for trainer David Hayes and regular rider for Niconero