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Trainer and jockey quotes following the Ladbrokes Handicap won by Qeyaady at Sandown Hillside on Saturday.
Race Result:
1st: Qeyaady (Blake McDougall/Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes) - $3.10F
2nd: Gulf Of Suez (Ben Allen/Ciaron Maher & Dave Eustace) - $3.90
3rd: Glamour And Glory (Damien Thornton/Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes) - $4.80
Winning Time: 57.13 Last 600m: N/A
Margins: 1¾L x 1¾L
Winning Trainer: Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes (rep by Dara O'Meachair)
"I like the way Blake (McDougall) fired him out of the gates and controlled the race. He gave a good kick and it was good to see him strong through the line.
"He's a lovely little horse and the last time he ran here we said the dream is still alive having a beautiful pedigree and that remains true.
Possibility of further: "Possibly. He's a fast little horse. He might get 1200 metres and he'll get his chance in a black type race in Adelaide in a couple of weeks. He looks like he's got that sort of ability so he'll get his chance to prove it."
Winning Jockey: Blake McDougall
"He's a lovely two-year-old. It's a shame we're coming to the end of the season. He gave me a nice feel, very professional. It's never easy when something is highballing on speed but we were going at a high tempo. He's not fully attacking the line yet but he's had his second start here and did it on his own so full credit to him."
Up to 1200m: "Definitely. He's so relaxed that he'll probably get six furlongs taking a sit as well. He's push-button, quickens up nicely.