GRADE II, $200,000 SAN GABRIEL STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

ANTONIO FRESU, EASTER, WINNER: “This horse was fantastic in the final eighth. I was a little concerned about the pace because we only had six horses. He was really relaxed today and I took him to the outside in the last quarter. I tapped him once and he really quickened. I’m really happy with his performance. He is not an easy horse to trainer or to ride, but I really think there is a lot more there.”

TRAINER QUOTES

PHIL D’AMATO, EASTER, WINNER: “Antonio (Fresu) said he broke out of the gate a little more lethargic than normal. He got in a good stride down the backside and thought he was going to come with a run, luckily it worked out. For a Euro he is a really good size, he’s just a horse to me, he has a ton of talent. They didn’t go that fast early, for him to just come from behind and make that big looping move and not look back, he just flew home.

“I think two things helped today, when he won under Graham (Motion) he got his confidence up. We also learned that he liked the firmer turf courses over here. Between those two things and getting to know his quirks, he is a very quirky horse and just knowing what he likes to do and just keep him happy. I think hopefully skies the limit.

NOTES: The winning owner is Madaket Stables, LLC.