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Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $4,000,000 Star Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick.

Tyler Schiller (Celestial Legend): "It's so worth it, I'm absolutely knackered after it, but I can't thank Les and Mr Ho, the owners and connections, everyone that's had something to do with the horse (enough), they've got him here perfect, I've got the light weight and, God, he was so brave.

"He went through a gap that I wouldn't usually take but a Doncaster means a lot and to do it for Les and his team is terrific.

"Early I was a bit worried, he couldn't get into a spot, I would have liked to be a little bit further forward but once the 800 came he tracked into the race so well and then it was just trying to find a gap.

"I probably took a gap that I wouldn't take usually but once he found that clear air, he knows where the line is, he's very competitive and he wasn't going to let them beat him today."

"I hope so. I'd love to stay around this weight every year but it's very tough to get down to, I don't think I can maintain it but I'm happy to get down to it once or twice for big races.

"Especially for horses like that. They make it once in a lifetime (and) worth it.

Blake Shinn (Pericles): "He ran amazing to finish second beaten by the superstar 3yo. Had a great run. Very gallant."

Zac Purton (Militarize): "Really good run. He came through like he was going to win. Just at the weights it was a little bit tough for him. Very, very good run."

Sam Clipperton (Think About It): "He ran really well. Tried hard. I just don't think he ran the mile with top weight on a heavy surface albeit a good surface. Still a testing surface."

Damian Lane (Obamburumai): "Just didn't get the rub of the green on straightening. Just didn't give him enough space to fully accelerate. Then once I did get room, the race had past him by."

Tommy Berry (Kovalica): "He has lost a bit of that zip now. Looking for further."

Tim Clark (Detonator Jack): "He ran really honestly. Had a nice run back on the inside. Kept working to the line."

Andrew Adkins (Berkshire Shadow): "Terrific run. Beautiful cart during the race. A bit unlucky late there. Gives you a good feel. Nice horse."

Regan Bayliss (Rustic Steel): "He ran a really good race."

Michael Dee (Lady Laguna): "Come to the end of her prep."

Jay Ford (Democracy Manifest): "He ran a great race. Probably just needed a bit more room earlier."

Ron Stewart (Phearson): "From the awkward alley he has a few little tricks"

Dylan Gibbons (Loch Eagle): "Very good run. He is just racing like he wants 2000m."

Zac Lloyd (Lindermann): "Tried hard. Obviously the barrier was always going to determine how wide we went up the straight. I do think that was a bit heavy for him. He was honest."

Jamie Kah (Another Wil): "He ran well. Just did way too much work. He will be right for another race."

Declan Bates (Nugget): "He has run super. A bit of a shame we didn't at least grab top three. He did deserve that."

Craig Williams (Hinged): "Ran really well. She had no favours in the run."

Rachel King (Navajo Peak): "The mile is just a bit sharp for him."

Molly Bourke (Palmetto): "Ran a super race. Will definitely improve."