Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 3 $250,000 Silverdale Farm Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick.
Josh Parr (Caballus): “I thought today, the best way for me to take advantage of this horse having a run under his belt compared to his opposition was to the as close as I could, comfortably. So pre-race I made sure I was pretty adamant that I was going to press forward a little bit, all within reason.
“Obviously we didn’t get the cover but with that south-easterly blowing we’re running down wind down the side and he did no work to the 400m. From the top of the straight I knew with this horse’s turn of foot and with his race-fitness as well, there was no way they were going to beat him.
“I think today his turn of foot was electric. He’s run the 1200m strongly today. We could arguably say today’s effort was better, even though he did offset the usual 1100m pattern at Rosehill (last start). I think he’s still on the rise which is quite exciting for everyone involved.”
Caballus wins the Eskimo Prince
Tim Clark (Makarena): “She ran really well against the boys. She’s come back in nice order.”
Jason Collett (Encap): “Good return. He kept finding the line which we were very happy with.”
Ben Melham (Griff): “Bit sharp for him first up at 6[f].”
Adam Hyeronimus (Tom Kitten): “Beautiful return. Very happy.”
Tommy Berry (Moravia): “Not sure what to make of him.”
Dylan Gibbons (Celestial Legend): “Very nice for 14[00] and beyond.”
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