Race Day Quotes @ Royal Randwick

Published: 06 Jun 2015

Bold effort - Lovethebeaches delivered a big win in the Stayer's Cup

With all the major racing north of the border this weekend, racing at Royal Randwick gave the chance for a few off-season horses to grab a Saturday-grade win.

The Race Guide's team list a few quotes from a day that saw some big priced winners salute.

“I was happy with 100m to go..!”

Steve Hodge, trainer, after seeing LOVETHEBEACHES stride some 20 lengths clear mid race

Classy youngster – Spill The Beans lifted late to the line to hold them off

“He beat the older horses as a two-year-old on debut and that screams ability”

Blake Ryan, Ryan stable representative

Kiwi's take the prize – Cross-Tasman import Sir Mako was ridden by New Zealander Rory Hutchings 

“They thought highly of this horse early on and he ended up getting an injury”

Rory Hutchings, jockey 

Track specialist - Wouldn't It Be Nice stormed home in the wet

“It is nice to win a race named after Tommy Raudonikis, who I used to watch play as a younger fella..”

Shannon Perry, Perry stable representative

Deserved winner – Greg Hickman has had some bad luck with Private Secretary

“We had to ride her for a bit of luck today”

Greg Hickman, trainer