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What the jockeys said:

1st: Sherwood Forest       Michael Walker

The horse was brilliant today. Got a amazing run, was actually travelling too good. When the two favourites came up to me, I had a lot of horse under me. And when he drew away the last bit he was actually pulling up and waiting for them. Fantastic training effort by Tony and his staff deserve all the credit and I'm thankful of the opportunity.

2nd: Two Illicit          Vinnie Colgan

Super effort. The winner just out-stayed us.

3rd: Scorpz            Danielle Johnson

He went really well. Got a little interference across the top but his last bit was super to the line

4th: Dragon Leap           Jason Waddell

Got a fantastic run on the back of Vinnie Colgan (Two Illicit). He's a great horse in the making but didn't quite see out the distance.

5th: Monlula          Michael Coleman

Really good run. Hit the line nicely after being dour first part of the race but hit the line good.

6th: Reggiewood      Ryan Elliot

From a bad barrier we got on the back of Dragon Leap but Danielle's horse pulling too hard which didn't help helpus but he's run really well last 600 metres.

7th: Den Bosch        Craig Grylls

Not a bad run. Got a good run, got held up a couple of times but he's hit the line good.

8th: Platinum Road         Jonathan Riddell

Peaked on his run. He's going to be a nice horse but he's just a baby.

9th: Lochwinnoch         Sam Spratt

Really pleased with his run. Got a nice trip three back, the leader held us up a fraction but fought away nicely.

10th: Platinum Spirit            Rosie Myers

He's a neat horse. Hopefully next year he'll be a bit better.

11th: Shakespeare           Sam Collett

Got back further than anticipated and only battled away.

12th: Dalmatia            Sam Weatherley

This time next year, he'll be a lovely Cups horse. He'll improve a lot for next season.

13th: Tibetan           Leith Innes

He's a nice stayer. Had a rough trip three wide. Needs a break now.

14th: Vladivostok             Shaun McKay

He's was in a good spot on the corner, held up a little but he went good.

15th: Red Refus         Robert Hannam

He had a nice run but didn't finish it off. Needs a break.

Last: Peleton           Matt Cameron

Raced like a tired horse and will go out for a break now.