KA YING RISING – Zac Purton

“It felt good. Listen, we didn’t really have a fixed plan other than to be positive. I was surprised I led but I was always going to be happy to lead anyway. The fence was no good so I had to get off it. When I looked at the big screen, I was a long way in front! That’s what everyone wanted. Obviously after last year, it was a bit flat, but this year I think he showed everyone what he can do.”

RAGING BLIZZARD – Brenton Avdulla

“He went terrific. He’s a genuine and honest horse, he’s run well his last three and he’s picked today on Grand Final day and he’s run second to the best horse in the world so you can’t ask for any more.”

FAST NETWORK – James McDonald

“That winner was something else. He ran brave in defeat, though.”

LUCKY SWEYNESSE – Derek Leung

“He ran very good for the owners, the fast tempo suited him, he had no excuse and he ran a very good race.”

HELIOS EXPRESS – Hugh Bowman

“I was delighted with him again, he ran another consistent race.”

TOMODACHI KOKOROE – Harry Bentley

“He got into a nice position and travelled well. He still ran a decent race.”

LUCKY WITH YOU – Luke Ferraris

“He had a lot to do from the barrier but he equitted himself well.”

WUNDERBAR – Craig Williams

“It’s not good being opposition against Ka Ying Rising but what a supreme racehorse. He’s just too good for us and took our horse out of his comfort zone and everything else as well.”

SATONO REVE – Ryan Moore

“He was a bit disappointing. The winner is exceptional – the best I’ve seen at that trip.”

BEAUTY WAVES – Alexis Badel

“He ran okay behind the speed, quite wide, but he did okay.”

WIN CARNELIAN – Kosei Miura

“Ka Ying Rising broke quickly, so I went with him, but I couldn’t keep up the speed and he had little left in his tank at the end. Still, I am proud of the horse – he was trying very hard.”

KHAADEM – Oisin Murphy

“The stirrup leather broke, I was without one iron and unfortunately the race was over.”

DIVANO – Hollie Doyle

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