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Trainer and jockey quotes following the Listed Imperial Racing Eye Liner Stakes won by At Witz End at Ipswich on Saturday.
Race Result:
1st: At Witz End (Daniel Bowen/Cejay Graham) - $10
2nd: Rocketing By (David Pfieffer/Robbie Dolan) - $21
3rd: Wategos (Bjorn Baker/Damien Thornton) - $2.40F
Winning Time: 1:20.51 Last 600m: 36.38
Margins: 1L x 1L
At Witz End, a bargain buy for @dannyb3685, has won the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at @IpswichTurfClub!
— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 22, 2024
Is he Kosciuszko bound? pic.twitter.com/8EutxKoOM2
Winning Trainer: Daniel Bowen
Race didn't go entirely to plan: "He's never drawn a gate and that was the case again today. He came out slow and was stuck three-wide, and I thought here we go again. I didn't think he could keep going but he loomed up in the straight, and for the first time I thought he was going to win. He's just an amazing horse, but I'm just sad that Sam couldn't ride him today. It's great for Cejay though and I'm just so happy for the horse."
How does he keep doing it?: "He's just flying. It was a really bad placement by me the other day at Eagle Farm, so I gave myself two black eyes and a fractured cheekbone by the time I got back to the stalls. So I thought I had to turn it around go to the Eye Liner, and it's worked out perfectly"
What next: "I'd obviously love to get him to the Kosciuszko, so if there are any ticketholders out there, tell them to give me a call."
Winning Jockey: Cejay Graham
"I feel for Sam because I know what it's like. My heart goes out to her so I'm going to get emotional. This win was for her and I hope she's OK."
"The hardest part is that the racing just keeps on going, and when you're injured you have to sit back and watch it all happen without you. But I'm sure she'll be back in no time and we can't wait to have her back."
"This horse is so tough. I went out there with an open book, because the map looked a bit sticky for him. There's no point dragging him back, but I was hoping he would step better and we copped a big squeeze at the start. I thought he'd have to be good from here, and he's a warrior. It was a great training performance by Dan because he's got this horse going super."
