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Trainer and jockey quotes after Chat takes out the Group 2 Theo Marks Stakes at Kembla Grange on Saturday.
Race Result:
1st: Chat (J Thompson/B Ryan) - $31
2nd: Embracer (G Waterhouse & A Bott/R Bayliss) - $15
3rd: Big Parade (M Newnham/T Clark) - $1.95
Winning Time: 1:17.35 Last 600m: 34.55
Margins: Long Neck x 1¼L
Winning Trainer: John Thompson (comments Danielle Podlewksi – Racing Manager)
On the horse: "We were really happy with the horse this week. "He had had three weeks between runs which he enjoys. This was a big step up in grade for him but he proved he was up to it."
On the run: "There was good speed and he was able to slot into a nice position. He did get a bit fair way back but he came with that big run."
On the future: "We actually haven't had a plan in mind with this horse all preparation. We just wanted to see how he went run to run. He didn't have a lot of luck last start, we probably rode him a touch closer and he might have felt the hard track. But he's been a very good horse for his owners."
Winning Jockey: Brock Ryan
On his form: "I'm getting great opportunities. I've been able to capitalise on them in the last few months. It's good to be able to get the job done for these trainers."
On the run in transit: "It was a good set up for him today. There was always going to be solid tempo. It was a funny run race. They ripped along all in one line. I had the nice sit on them, he peeled out and let down really good."