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Trainer and jockey quotes following the Listed Cap D’Antibes Stakes won by Crystal Bound at Flemington on Saturday.

Race Result:

1st: Crystal Bound (J McNeil/C Maher & D Eustace) - $3.30F
2nd: Flying Evelyn (B Prebble/A & S Freedman) - $21
3rd: Dosh (J Childs/G Begg) - $7.50

Winning Time: 1:04.80 Last 600m: N/A

Margins:  Head x 1L

Stylish return!

Crystal Bound kicks off her spring campaign with a bang! Classy filly. @cmaherracing @JyeMcNeil pic.twitter.com/HWrX2KG18b

— Racing.com (@Racing) September 11, 2021

Winning Trainer: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace (Ciaron interviewed)

"She's a very high quality filly. She's got that beautiful big action. We took her to The Valley off one trial and she obviously was very impressive the first time out.

"So we took a similar path this time around. She's still a bit wintry in the coat and that will really bring her on. That's probably why she probably doesn't look as refined as when they've been in work a bit longer.

"Jye, I just didn't give any instructions. I said to let her be where she's comfortable - wherever that may be. He obviously knows her well and he was pretty confident. Good ride."

Comparisons: "She's not quite as obvious as Loving Gaby but she did have an impressive two-year-old year from only a limited number of outings. So the sky's the limit for her.

"She's still got to come on in the coat and she's in for a great prep. She's still quite raw and off the bit there. Her quality kicked in late."

Winning Jockey: Jye McNeil

"It was a different performance today compared to Moonee Valley. She jumped on the speed and had the rail to follow at The Valley and was used to going around a bend.

"Today she wa a bit lost with the first experience down the straight. I wouldn't be surprised to see her extend over further distance this time in but for her first-up, 1100 metres was perfect."