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Trainer and jockey quotes after Tiger Shark claims the Seven Darby McCarthy at Doomben on Saturday.
Race Result:
1st: Tiger Shark (Craig Williams/Natalie McCall) - $10
2nd: Outweighed (Sean McCormack/Paul Barron) - $13
3rd: Celui (Opie Bosson/Brent Stanley) - $4.20
Winning Time: 1:14.89 Last 600m: 34.84
Margins: Neck x Short ½ Head
Tiger Shark wins the Darby McCarthy at Doomben!@BrisRacingClub @natmccallracing @CWilliamsJockey pic.twitter.com/DXvPPWN0Ik
— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 25, 2024
Winning Trainer: Natalie McCall
On the horse: "She's been great for us. She's had a little bit of a patchy preparation but I think we're still learning about her. She's a lightly raced filly so let her be fast and that is her asset.
"We thought they'd go much quicker than last week but the pattern of the day, they didn't go quite as hard.
"They crossed her and we were happy to be there but she got a bit keen during the run. Not that she goes hard but if you let her be in her own rhythm she won't go hard but if you try and restrict her she doesn't appreciate, and we didn't do that today."
Winning Jockey: Craig Williams
Ownership donating 10% of prizemoney to Craig Ukraine cause: "Jeff Allis, the horse's owner is a really good friend of Chris and Sam Symons, and they have been very good supporters of our efforts.
"Chris drove a vehicle into Ukraine when we took over 1000-kilos of supplies, so that last little bit I said to her (the filly) 'you have to stay strong so we can support people in Ukraine.
"We're grateful to everyone who has donated and it humbles me and proud when my wife and I are representing people in Australia - predominantly in thoroughbred racing - but people on the street as well.
"We're only the conduit in getting things over there and supporting the cause."
On the trainer: "Credit to Natalie. We saw the horse's run last time and she adopted a tongue tie today and she said trusting the horse would be the difference.
"It is easy for me to sit on but the stable have done a great job with her and the horses has great tenacity and a will to win."
