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Trainer and jockey quotes following the Group 3 Premier’s Cup won by Harpo Marx at Kembla Grange on Saturday.
Race Result:
1st: Harpo Marx (B Baker/R King) - $4.40
2nd: Spirit Ridge (M Newnham/J Parr) - $4.80
3rd: Inverloch (T Busuttin & N Young/S Clipperton) - $10
Winning Time: 2:04.00 Last 600m: 34.79
Margins: Head x ¾L
Harpo Marx wins the Group 3 Premier’s Cup! @BBakerRacing @RachelK11 pic.twitter.com/LyRPw84XkS
— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) August 28, 2021
Winning Trainer: Bjorn Baker
On the weight drop: "9.5kg - it is about what I have to drop to get to my peak weight. It was great for Darby Racing. They have been my Number One supporter no doubt about that. For them to quinella the race, they just keep finding good horses no doubt about it. Good to see Rachel back on. She got the job done."
On his improvement: "I must say when I gave him his first few gallops from Europe I thought we're in a bit of trouble here. But he kept improving. You never know with these horses, look after them, give them time, they keep getting better and better, stronger and stronger.I think he is going to be well suited in a race like the Newcastle Cup and maybe a race like The Metrop."
On kiwis winning races here: "It was said every kiwi that comes to Aussie helps the average IQ of both countries. I love the racing, I love Aussie - what a place."
Winning Jockey: Rachel King
On the win: "Really happy to be back on him today. Just really nice to see him step up into that grade and prove he can do it. I've always hoped and thought that he could do it. He has an incredible will to win."
On his style needing luck: "He makes you work for it. He drops the bridle a fair way out. He is getting better and better. This preparation compared to last prep he has improved no end and being an import I think he is still progressing definitely. We haven't seen the best of him yet. Really happy to see him get his head in front in this company."
On the future: "He is a little bit deep into his prep now but the way he is racing and the way he seems to hold his form through his preparations, he is a very tough horse. I don't see why not (the Newcastle Cup/The Metrop) as he'll stay all day. I even struggled to pull him up today."
