Trainer Simon Miller insists he isn’t bothered by the critics of star mare Amelia’s Jewel, following her second consecutive runner-up placing in the Kia-Quokka (1200m) at Ascot.

She’s bigger, stronger and maybe even a little faster.

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Amelia’s Jewel’s interstate campaign remains alive with the gun Perth mare showing significant improvement following her shock defeat at Caulfield on Saturday.

Luke Fernie, trainer of impressive Perth Stakes winner (1100m) Ripcord, isn’t about to concede the G2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) to exciting filly, Live To Tell.