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Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $600,000 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill Gardens.

Mark Zahra (Prowess): “It took a while to get me covered up but when she did she went to sleep. I had to wait for the two in front to kick before I could ease off their heels. It’s not easy to do that, two not bad horses kick and she was able to change gears and had them reeled in halfway down the straight and made a mess of them.

“Watching her replays, Roger (James) said that the only chink she’s got she gets a bit wayward in a bit of room. But once I got the whip over her and had a bit of focus I was able to sit up and enjoy the Group 1.

“It’s a big thanks to Roger (James) for even getting the ride, how I got chosen. Unlucky for J Mac, I didn’t have a ride in the race or I was on something that I think was going to be 50-1 and to just pick it up, very thankful for the owners. Good on him (Roger James) though, brought her here in fine fettle. To come here and win like that, it’s a great feather in their cap.

“She gave me a good feel cantering around. I felt I’ve got a power under there I reckon when I have to ask her. The spot I was in I had to let them kick to get room and she did idle a bit when I got out, had a bit of a look. But when I give her one and pressed the button, I had them covered in 200m. The last 200m was sit back and enjoy the show.”

Prowess wins the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill

Chad Schofield (Pavitra): “She ran well. Our race went to plan. Full credit to the winner. We got beaten by an absolute weapon.”

Tyler Schiller (Fireburn): “She was terrific. She jumped really well. I think she will get 2400m plenty. I think that is where she is going next.”

Brett Prebble (Polygon): “Much better run. I thought out to a more suitable trip and more juice in the track she liked that.”

Tim Clark (Soul Choice): “She gave a good sight. Just that last little bit she looked to peak.”

Sam Clipperton (Pierossa): “She has gone terrific. Got shuffled back at a vital stage. Very good run for the Oaks.”

Nash Rawiller (Call Di): “She was very honest at that trip. Probably better suited at the mile.”

Tom Sherry (So Dazzling): “She landed in a good spot early. The pace came out of it and we got shuffled back. She finished off OK.”

Tom Marquand (Byron Belle): “Got a good trip around and ran super.”

Kerrin McEvoy (Infinitive): “Good run by her. We were posted without cover and stayed on well. She will enjoy Randwick if they go there for the Oaks.”

Brenton Avdulla (Frankie's Me Dad): “I was happy enough with it. Just the tick over run she probably needed to have heading to the Oaks. Back in trip lacked a turn of speed. Probably can’t roll the kiwi filly but wasn’t beaten far.”

Rachel King (Whisky Wisdom): “A bit outclassed today.”

Robbie Dolan (Stormy Witness): “Didn’t have a lot of experience. Didn’t disgrace herself today.“

Check out the replays and results from Tancred Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens