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Two Blue has delivered trainer Kristen Buchanan her first Group win in the 2016 Sensis Sapphire Stakes at The Championships at Randwick.
Here is what the jockeys had to say:
Winning Jockey: Paul King (Two Blue)
On the win: the stables.”“She was unlucky last preparation. In quite a few races she a lot of good seconds against some good horses. I said to Kristen that this time around I think she has improved.
“I think she is in for a lot better of a prep this time around and that was proven today with her winning a Group 2.”“It is easy when you are on a good horse. If a horse has got the ability they will do the job for you.”
Beaten Jockeys:Kerrin Mcevoy (Bounding): “Down in the worst ground, she didn’t enjoy it, she didn’t travel and she didn’t finish off.”
Craig Williams (Griante): “She wasn’t able to get into her normal rhythm, she went up in weight and she gave a bit of a kick but no X-factor like last time.”
Damien Oliver (Bring Me The Maid): “Ran well probably just looking for a bit further.”
Hugh Bowman (Sultry Feeling): “James [Cummings] had walked the track and felt the ground although not much better, might be a better out there. It wasn’t a preconceived plan to go but they said look if the opportunity is there don’t be afraid to test it. To be honest I felt I was never going to catch them where I was, I was going to look good running a place. I’d have to say in hindsight I probably finished a length closer if I didn’t.”
Tim Clark (Peace Force): “Didn’t have the tactical speed early but hit the line well late.”
Jason Collett (Cradle Me): “Comfortable in the run but the track probably just took away her turn of foot and made it a bit tough for her.”
Christian Reith (I've Got The Looks): “Struggled in the going today.”
Chad Schofield (Brook Road): “Very good run, brave and ran well.”
Stephen Baster (Vezalay): “She ran well today, good effort.”
Thomas Huet (Berry Delicious): “Back last as usual and hit the line well, just lacking a bit of fitness.”
Dwayne Dunn (Secret Agenda): “Very good honest effort today, she has climbed to another level which is good.”
James Mcdonald (Ottoman): “Disappointing.”
Tommy Berry (No More Tears): “Disappointing.”