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Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $1,500,000 TAB Epsom (1600m) at Royal Randwick.

Kerrin McEvoy (Autumn Glow) : “It was a good effort by her. She had to offset that gate and she was quickly out of the gates, and I thought, well, I'm going forward. I just had to work along the back to get across, and then she came back under me. I was pretty happy from the 1000m onwards.

“I must admit I was a little bit worried around the corner just at the 600m. Fully Lit strode off and she just sort of came off the bridle a little bit quicker than what I thought, but to her credit, she got on her fresh leg turning in and straightened up, and then was away.

“So full credit to the Waller team, and I appreciate the support by them to get the opportunity. Obviously, J Mac had to go to Melbourne, but it's nice to win these big races in well-known colours for a big team, it's just exciting to be winning a major on a big day early.

“I'd nearly say that she's a sprinter-miler, so it'll be interesting to see how far she gets out in trip, she's just got that brilliance. Chris might try later on, but the trouble with that is you're a chance to lose your streak, your picket fence, but it's a nice problem to have.”

Autumn Glow wins the Epsom

Winona Costin (Fully Lit): “It was a fantastic run. He jumped nicely and was able to control the race. He gave a really good sight.”

Josh Parr (Pericles): “Terrific effort by him. Just stumbled as the gate opened. Just tried to anticipate the start too much. It allowed Autumn Glow and Pier to have the wood on us early. A very good effort.”

Andrew Mallyon (Yellow Brick): “He was fantastic. Just a victim of the slow speed again. He’s had that three times in a row. If he gets a genuinely run race, he goes very close.”

Chad Schofield (Ceolwulf): “We found a good spot on the back of Pericles. The pace did come out of the race mid-race. Got into the clear very nicely. Felt like he just wants a bit of give in the track. He was good though, he was genuine.”

Ethan Brown (Pier): “I thought he was a little bit plain second up off the bridle. I expect him to improve off today’s run.”

Reece Jones (Encap): “I was still happy with his effort. Had the race set up and tempo and position against him today. Just controlled it too well in front.”

Andrew Adkins (El Castello): “A little bit disappointing on face value. We had the right run. If anything he might have travelled a little keen in the middle stages.”

Rachel King (Depth Of Character): “He has run OK. Didn’t have a lot of luck early. I thought he finished off OK.”

Alysha Collett (Swiftfalcon): “He did himself no favours when he dwelt at the start. He got a lovely track up underneath them and was strong to the line. A very good effort.”

Ben Thompson (Verona Rose): “She was great. A decent step up into an Epsom. Fourth up over a bit further and she will be ready to go.”

Zac Lloyd (Lord Penman): “He is a very nice horse. They will have a lot of fun with him. He was a bit gassy with some pressure outside of him which fired him up. I think if he draws well, he can flop on his neck. A nice horse for next prep.”

Check out the replays and results from TAB Epsom Day at Royal Randwick