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Trainer and jockey quotes after the Group 3 Furphy Sprint at Flemington on Saturday taken out by Minhaaj.

Race Result:

1st: Minhaaj (James McDonald/John O'Shea) - $3.70F
2nd: Ballistic Lover (Blaike McDougallJoe Pride) - $7.50
3rd: MIleva (Ben Allen/Phillip Stokes) - $12

Winning Time: 1:02.81 Last 600m: N/A

Margins:  1¼L x ¾L

4 winners for J-Mac on #DerbyDay... Wow!

Minhaaj has returned in excellent order this preparation. @RosemontStud @mcacajamez pic.twitter.com/FPhDYS8Sn8

— Racing.com (@Racing) October 30, 2021

Winning Trainer: John O'Shea (rep by Pat Mithen, Rosemont)

"Really great to see, excellent from J-Mac and a really exciting way to finish off the day on such a strong note.

"Was a great buy and really exciting for the stud to have her race and race and race so well and the all the residual value that's left in her.

"Excellent purchase and looking forward to see what else there is in store."

Winning Jockey: James McDonald

Similar to Nivison win: "Same set up, same scenario, on the fence and it worked out pretty well.

"The track has played beautifully all day and it gave us the opportunity to dart up there and his the line.

"She's a good mare and she's in for a good prep."

Four wins on Derby Day: "It's right up there. It's really special to be here and be competing against the calibre of jockeys that are in that room. It is a privilege and got to strap myself to some nice horses today and hopefully it continues."