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Trainer and jockey quotes following the Listed Alinghi Stakes won by Mileva at Caulfield on Saturday.
Race Result:
1st: Mileva (B Allen/P Stokes) - $26
2nd: Bless Her (J Allen/C Douglas) - $6.50
3rd: Never Talk (C Williams/K Lees) - $9.50
Winning Time: 1:04.1 Last 600m: N/A
Margins: ¾L x 1¾L
Well done Ben Allen.
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Mileva produced a big performance first-up! @pstokesracing @bennallen44 pic.twitter.com/5CbUSFOPQy
Winning Trainer: Philip Stokes (rep by Justine Hales)
"Phillip wasn't sure what she would do (fresh) as we've only had her for a short time. She did the first part of her prep in Adelaide then came over here.
"She only had the one jump out on the polytrack - she was supposed to go to Traralgon trials but tat was called off.
"She trotted up really well on the 'poly' the other day when the Mornington runners had a day there when their trials were called off.
"Ben said he was a bit worried about holding her up as she can pull a bit hard in her gallops and in her trials. Phillip told him to get her where he's happy and it worked well.
"Hopefully there'll be some races down the straight at Flemington."
Winning Jockey: Ben Allen
"She was super. She trialled quite well at Pakenham. I was quietly confident but she had to bring her A-game today. It was a step up in class and she did it well.
"I was a little bit worried (about the wide gate) but with the main speed scratched it wasn't too much of a concern. Although we were she was in a beautiful rhythm and that's the main key. Just keeping her happy and she showed a good turn-of-foot and put them away comfortable."
