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Trainer and jockey quotes following the Channel Seven Winter Provincial Stayers Final Benchmark 78 Handicap won by Likeabeel at Ipswich on Saturday.

Race Result:

1st: Likeabeel (Patrick Busuttin/Robbie Dolan) - $11
2nd: Lately (Brian Smith/Boris Thornton) - $16
3rd: Leather Jacket Lew (Louise White/Mark Du Plessis) - $21

Winning Time: 2:40.49   Last 600m: 36.15

Margins: sh hd x ¾ L

PHOTO!

Likeabeel sticks his nose out on the line to edge out Lately in the Winter Provincial Stayers Final at @IpswichTurfClub. pic.twitter.com/mHpxpI3UoB

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Winning Trainer: Patrick Busuttin

"He was midfield the whole way and Robbie moved him into a great position and just got out and around the horse that fell, so it was a very good ride."

"He's a deadset stayer, by Foxwedge out of a Zabeel mare, so that pedigree comes in handy when it comes to staying races."

How many in training? "We've only got three, so I've entered semi-retirement. My daughter Julie is just starting to ride, so that's why I'm sticking round a bit longer. She wants to be a jockey, so I'm looking forward to seeing her career develop."

Winning Jockey: Robbie Dolan

"He's absolutely flying, this horse. His best runs have been on heavy track and in the straight it's probably a four or a five. But over the back it's definitely a bit softer, and once he was able to get his toe into the ground, I could really feel him coming back on the bridle. We just managed to avoid the fallen horse so I'm thinking of Sam (Collett), and I hope she's OK."