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Trainer and jockey quotes after Tannhauser claims the Group 3 Seven Rough Habit Plate at Doomben on Saturday.

Race Result:

1st: Tannhauser (C Waller/J McDonald) - $3.90
2nd: Autumn Angel (P Moody & K Coleman/J Kah) - $2.50F
3rd: Kintyre (G Portelli/C Graham) - $7.50

Winning Time: 2:06.97   Last 600m: 36.21

Margins: 1L x 1L

It's @cwallerracing and @mcacajamez to finish the day at Doomben!

Tannhauser a bit too strong late and wins the G3 Rough Habit Plate beating Autumn Angel and Kintyre. pic.twitter.com/fvfxI47zAg

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 18, 2024

Winning Trainer: Chris Waller

"He's been thereabouts (lately) and run some nice races. He has been gelded since his last run and that might have made all the difference.

On the gelding and quick turnaround: "The staff, good methods, they did a fantastic job. He was getting bathed four or five times a day, as you should, and very simple. Simple as that.

"He's just raced so much better. They turn into ugly horses instead, but they can get tricky sometimes as colts.

Just under three weeks since the operation, and onwards: "Onto the Derby. I assume he'll get into the field. We'll see what James says."

Winning Jockey: James McDonald

"Perfect run. He's a nice horse. He's got a lot of ability. This time last year he might have started favourite for a JJ Atkins.

"He's a proper horse and Chris gave him the gelding operation to make him a horse this time."

On the three weeks since gelding: "You never question the master."

On getting to 2400-metres: Not a drama. He relaxed well and gives himself every chance anyway. Doesn't matter if it is wet or dry, hard to beat."