GRADE III, $100,000 LAS FLORES STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

KYLE FREY, CHISMOSA, WINNER: “It’s kinda like full circle getting back on the filly today. She ran very game. As you saw, the favorite ducked out there at the top of the lane and I didn’t want to lose a ton of ground by staying outside her, so I was able to cut inside, over heels and get to the inside. From there, she just kept grinding. Big effort.”

TRAINER QUOTES

RAFAEL DELEON, CHISMOSA, WINNER: “I thought Kyle made a good move. We talked in the paddock of how she is just one pace. If she picked up the bridle, she’s ready to go. He felt right away the filly picked up the bridle and he was looking for room and he found a clear space inside the other horse. I’m happy he did that. I’m happy to win and I thank God for giving me the victory. I gave her some time off because every morning I touch my horses and she didn’t like when I touched her in a certain spot, so I sent her to my farm for a little while. Once she came back, she came back to win. I’m just very happy.”

OWNER QUOTES

JAIME RENELLA, CHISMOSA, WINNER: “First, I’d like to thank God for all the blessings he’s given me. She is an amazing filly. She’s never had a clean trip in all of her races, and we finally got one today. Starting off the new year like this there’s more to come.”

NOTES: The winning owner/breeder is Jaime R. Renella.