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Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $2,000,000 ATC Australian Derby (2400m) at Royal Randwick.

James McDonald (Riff Rocket): “I got inspired by Tyler’s ride (On Celestial Legend). What he can do I can do better.

“I was (worried) at the 300, because he didn’t spend a penny getting there but I could feel he was out on his feet because the distance range is as far as he wants but his will to win, tenacity and finding the line is incredible.

“It’s definitely not his trip, that’s for sure, he was out on his feet but he’s tough. He doesn’t know how to run a bad race, he wears his heart on his sleeve, he’s solid as a rock this horse and you’d love him at war with you.”

Riff Rocket wins the Australian Derby

Blake Shinn (Ceolwulf): “He was brave. He ran an amazing race. Winner got the breaks up the middle. We had to come wide. Great race. He could turn the tables down the track. He’s an exciting talent.”

Rachel King (Glad You Think So): “Massive run. He loved bowling along in front. The further the better.”

Adam Hyeronimus (Tom Kitten): “Very strong over the 2400m today so the combination of that and the heavy track took its toll.”

Nash Rawiller (Cap Ferrat): “He’s a beautiful horse. I thought the trip on those testing conditions found him out a little bit. I could see him staying the trip later on.”

Tim Clark (Ganbare): “He struggled a bit today in the conditions and at the 2400m.”

Luke Currie (Immediacy): “Ran well. Just got caught a bit deep early. Once he got over he was good. Came off the bridle early and then stuck on well late.”

Tommy Berry (Wymark): “Very proud of him. He’s had a really good long prep. Beaten by some very seasoned campaigners.”

Jay Ford (Noisy Boy): “First time seeing a wet track and he failed to handle the conditions.”

Regan Bayliss (Adagio): “Probably a little outclassed and just going to need a spell now to come back a nice little stayer.”

Chad Schofield (Zenmaster): “He struggled.”

Jason Collett (Hooligan Tommy): “Over-raced and didn’t finish it off.”

Check out the replays and results from Day 1 of The Star Championships at Royal Randwick