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Trainer and jockey quotes after the Group 2 TAB Kewney Stakes at Flemington on Saturday taken out by Autumn Angel.
Race Result:
1st: Autumn Angel (Mark Zahra/Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman) - $4.60
2nd: Basilinna (Blake Shinn/Emma-Lee & David Browne) - $21
3rd: Mollynickers (Ben Melham/Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman) - $4F
Winning Time: 1:37.08 Last 600m: N/A
Margins: ½ Neck x Head
The Angel takes flight & gives Moods & Katherine a double @moodyracingpgm @kscoleman pic.twitter.com/2naJz2RbOr
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Winning Trainer: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman (Katherine speaking)
"I'm shaking. That was amazing. She's a really special filly. We've had a big opinion of her. Last start didn't go to plan at all but to come through and to run like that, she's really something special.
"She's a very tough girl. She gives us a bit of a hard time at home every now and again but when they're tough like that on race day you don't mind it.
"It was a fantastic ride from Mark Zahra. He produced her at the right time. She was able to build momentum and roll into it. There are good things in store for this girl."
What's next: "There's plenty of options for her at this this time of year. An Australasian Oaks, you wouldn't go past that. Then in Sydney as well.
Winning Jockey: Mark Zahra
"It is too hot to be riding horses today. She hit the front, she's a 2000-metre horse, and I felt when she got to the front she was hitting a flat spot.
"I just needed (the whip in) the left quickly and when I pulled it through the rein I was riding it out and shit was going everywhere. Eventually my whip went and I was able to keep the momentum going.
"She was strong to the line and it was a good win.
"When I got to the front, I got there, and she wasn't quickening really good. Even going to the gates I thought she's a 2000-metre horse.
"The Vinery should be no problem. She's got a lot more upside."
