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Trainer and jockey quotes after the Group 1 Ladbrokes J.J. Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday taken out by Broadsiding.
Race Result:
1st: Broadsiding (James Cummings/James McDonald) - $TBC
2nd: Bittercreek (Leon & Troy Corstens/Blake Shinn) - $TBC
3rd: Bosustow (Annabel Neasham/Ryan Maloney) - $TBC
Winning Time: 1:34.89 Last 600m: 34.44
Margins: 4¼L x Short ½ Head
What a win by Broadsiding in the G1 J.J. Atkins at Eagle Farm, wowee! @BrisRacingClub @JamesCummings88 @godolphin @mcacajamez pic.twitter.com/XS7exmbT6e
— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 15, 2024
Winning Trainer: James Cummings
"He's such a good colt, so he certainly deserved his chance but great credit to the team who have managed through a big campaign.
"The only real doubt throughout the week for some was a dry track or perhaps even a long prep but I've got such a good team that I've been able to keep not only fit but also healthy, well, growing, and loving his training.
"He paraded like a colt that was thriving and he got the big salute there from James McDonald. He sort of had that feel about perhaps being the best two-year-old in the country this season. He's just been so good. He's been a horse that has been able to keep improving and being by Too Darn Hot out of a Street Cry mare, he's got his future well and truly assured on the roster at Darley."
Physical Appearance: "He's what you love to look for in a two-year-old and yet he's got that dynamic motor, the way he cruised up into that race was effortless and James just rode him like he was the best horse in the race - he was full of confidence in the horse.
"We haven't had the best of luck earlier in the day and he said I'll be getting out on this horse, and he just rode the horse magnificently, as Dominic Beirne did expect, this was not a fast race on paper, and Broadsiding has not been able to settle so close to the lead before but he's never had such an advantageous barrier and James was so good that he was determined to get that good spot, he maneuvered the horse beautifully."
"That big salute, that's pretty special for a colt that I think deserves a lot of praise."
Winning Jockey: James McDonald
Celebration: "Champion two-year-old that one."
"I've had enough practices being in behind today , I thought I better let that one go. I thought we executed the gallop beautifully. "
"He's a ball of muscle. He knows he's really good. He's a character but James (Cummings) has done a phenomenal job. I can't stress how good a job he's done, to be fair.
"He keeps raising the bar but he's got a good colt on his hands. He's special.
"He is a fair dinkum two-year-old and he will get stronger as he gets older. It is a pleasure to ride him."
Beaten Jockeys:
Blake Shinn (Bittercreek): "He was brave. The winner was too good but second in a group one, a gallant effort."
Kyle Wilson-Taylor (Beau Dazzler): "What a great run. He was wide. Probably the best spot for him. He was able to build his momentum and he held his run right to the line. Very proud of him and he's going to be a very nice two-year-old."
Robbie Dolan (Can't Recall One): "Really good run. Found the line good again late. Was a little bit stop-start which suited the horses up front but he's going to be a really good three--year-old."
Tim Clark (Imperialist): "Just found it hard to get in the race from back where he was today but he's done a nice job this prep."
Tommy Berry (Smashing Time): "A bit of interference early. He didn't know hoe to handle that and he got charging a little bit. He'll be a nice colt later on."
Ryan Maloney (Bosustow): "Really huge run. Though I had second but just near the line he peaked on his run. Cred it to him, though. Obviously the winner is in a different class but hopefully he (Bosustow) comes back better as a three-year-old and a Caulfield Guineas horse."
Luke Currie (Barbaric Lad): "He just wanted to overdo it through the run and he didn't finish off."
Jason Collett (Mr Artemisia): "Copped an nasty check early. He didn't like that one but he got in amongst them and wasn't happy.
Rory Hutchings (China Sea): "Ridden upside down. I think (the way) we were riding him, too soon for him."
Craig Williams (El Morzillo): "Super effort. A little bit keen throughout. They were getting closer and she kept coming. She's a really exciting horse for the future."
Tyler Schiller (Aemelius): "Probably not suited to leading. She just jumps a bit too brilliant for that trip. I'd love to see her back over 1200 (metres)."
Mark Du Plessis (Pee Bee Noir): "A little bit new for where she is at in her career right now."
