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Red hot favourite Sheza Alibi was rolled in the $10 million Golden Eagle by Skyhook. Hear from the beaten jockeys.
Nash Rawiller (Beiwacht): “He was great. I was so happy with the first 400m. When Tommy slipped around them, it spurred him on again for another furlong. Just a touch keen which took a bit of brilliance out of him late.”
Zac Purton (Autumn Boy): “He was a bit slowly away. Then got himself into a bad position especially the way the race was run. Finished it off nicely. Maybe over further might be better suited but must get the start right.”
Lachlan Neindorf (Regal Award): “It’s the most tractable he’s ever raced in his whole career. Proud of the team. He’s a different horse to his last two runs. Just raced flat. Will go to the paddock and come back a better furnished horse.”
Regan Bayliss (Attica): “Found a lovely spot. Followed the winner. During that middle race shuffle up, he was getting too keen and not finishing off his races.”
Martin Harley (Brave Monarch): “Got into a good spot. It was a bit messy early three deep with cover. I thought I was going to give a big kick in behind them. Little bit disappointing not to find the line a bit better.”
Tim Clark (Decorum): “He was gallant in defeat. Had a great preparation culminating in a close second in his Grand Final.”
Zac Lloyd (Mr Miller): “He went super. Such a big baby still. Still learning.”
Dylan Gibbons (Rivellino): “We found the back of Autumn Boy and Sheza Alibi. Next minute I was trying to get off their backs to find somewhere to go. A bit stiff but good run.”
Sam Clipperton (Estremo): “Super run. He’s picked up some solid prizemoney.”
Andrew Adkins (Platinum Pantheon): “A bit disappointing. Mid-race pressure brought him undone.”
Tom Sherry (Night Agent): “Ran a really creditable race. Will be a nicer horse next prep.”
Saffie Osborne (Amazing Journey): “Draw got him beat. Just was always pitched wider than I wanted to. Didn’t corner that well for home. Ran better than the finishing result suggests.”
Luke Nolen (Sheza Alibi): “Just didn’t get the chance in the second half of the race.”
Tommy Berry (Apocalyptic): “Just too keen in the run. Stuck on OK. Needed more luck from there.”
Rachel King (Within The Law): “She is going super. Just no luck in the straight.”
