The Jockeys' view

'I couldn't have been happier with him since I sat on him earlier in the week. I've been looking forward to today. We decided to have him up as close as we could, and he produced so much when I pulled him out, the hairs were standing on the back of my neck some way before the line. I really love this horse.'

Craig Williams, Dunaden

'He probably had his chance, but ideally we needed something to cart him into the race. We were left in front a touch soon.'

Brett Prebble, Thumbs Up

'The horse ran great, and we could have finished closer had we not been so unlucky in the straight. He was checked before I was able to find a gap. He showed he's right up there with these good international horses.'

Thierry Jarnet, Silver Pond