Race Day Quotes @ Canterbury

Published: 25 Jul 2015

Deserving winner - Respected trainer Ron Quinton got his first city double today

Caulfield stole most of the attention today for the running of the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes, a race in which much-maligned sprinter LORD OF THE SKY pulled up lame.

After the race, the horse received a tirade of abuse on social media. One of the funnier comments is shown below.

At Canterbury, a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful sunny weather made for a great day track-side. The set-up of the course sees trainers, jockeys and the media mix with the public in front of the mounting yard.

A few select quotes from the day have been chosen by the team.

 "Basically controlled the race from where I was" 

Sam Clipperton, jockey, after the perfect ride on roughie LET’S MAKE IT RAIN

A job well done - Sam Clipperton after winning the first race

"When she saw daylight she just really attacked the line. The last 50 I put the whip away and rode her hands and heels..."

Winona Costin, jockey of brave filly SEEKING ASYLUM 

Showed her heart - Winona Costin burst through on Seeking Asylum late

"I was happy to see the speed and they certainly did what we expected." 

Kris Lees, trainer of BROOK ROAD, after the leaders set a strong speed in the race (source:  Chris Roots, The Sydney Morning Herald)

"I was able to build into my race without going too early. She hit the line like a really nice horse."

Brenton Avdulla, jockey of BROOK ROAD 

Strode right away - Brook Road was a dominant winner today

"He looks a bit hairy eh!"

Brodie Loy, jockey of BURBERO in the mounting yard, who managed a good 2nd in the end

Not fit yet - Burbero looked a bit underdone in the yard

"He hasn't had his day. He had another day!"

Ron Quinton, trainer of BOSS LANE, excited that his bold sprinter managed another win

Another winner's cheque - The owners of Boss Lane were happy with the win

"My names Tom and I'm a Lord of the Sky backer. Been clean 30 minutes."

Tom Baker, ones of many punters that have fallen for the unreliable speedster (on Twitter @BakesOnAPlane)

...and in case you were wondering where Ray Thomas was today

"Congrats to Ray and Tanya."

Lee Curtis, trainer, at Ray's wedding (on Twitter @CurtisRacing)