JOCKEY QUOTES

FLAVIEN PRAT, TOUPIE, WINNER: “She broke very well and felt all the way in control. She had never run that far sprinting, but I really felt in control the whole way and she responded really well when it was time to make a move. It’s always special. I was grateful that I got to ride for these owners in France. It is very special when I can win a race for them.

ANTONIO FRESU, QUEEN MAXIMA, SECOND: "That was my first time on this horse, and she doesn’t have that much experience. She only ran a couple of times in Del Mar but, today she was stepping up. It wasn’t easy from the outside post position, but she traveled beautifully on the bridle behind the horses.”

TRAINER QUOTES

GRAHAM MOTION, TOUPIE, WINNER: “She was pretty impressive. When Flavien made the lead so comfortably and went around the first bend, I felt pretty confident. I was just a little worried about the dirt because she had never crossed the dirt before, but she handled everything. The TAA is terrific and so important. My wife has done so much for retired racehorses, we all do, and we have to do more so it is great.”

__NOTES: __The winning owners/breeders are Wertheimer & Frere.