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Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $5,000,000 King Charles III Stakes (1609m) at Royal Randwick.

Chad Schofield (Ceolwulf) “It’s a relief. I said it even today to the owners ‘if he runs to his best, he’ll win.’ Because I know how good he is, I’ve got so much belief in him. Just a masterstroke by Joe, just keeping that ace up his sleeve for the grand final today. The blinkers just brought out the best of him and god he was good.

“They actually went very slowly for the first two furlongs. I actually said to Josh (Parr) on Pericles on my outside ‘go on Jenni, put some pace on.’ I was just back, relaxed, off the bridle in a great rhythm. When I clicked him up around the 600m to get interested he just came straight underneath me and I thought we are on today.

“He’s a great miler, three of his best wins have been here over a mile. But I can’t keep forgetting the fact that he’s run second in the Derby over 2400m on a heavy track, so we know he’s got the stamina too. He’s just a great horse when he’s right and he’s got options.”

Ceolwulf wins the King Charles III Stakes

Craig Williams (Mr Brightside): “It’s a shame he was dealt a really hard barrier draw. He had a tough, difficult run. It shows the calibre of horse that he is that he still fought it out to run second. Another very brave performance from Mr B.”

Ethan Brown (Pier): “Ran out of his skin. He is a good horse. I think up to 2000m it will really suit him.”

Tim Clark (Royal Patronage): “He jumped and travelled well. Just didn't have a horse from the 600m.”

Zac Purton (Lake Forest): “A bit disappointing. He didn’t like the speed of the race. When they quickened he was just empty.

Ben Melham (Tom Kitten): “It was a good return to form. He has had a messy start to his prep. I thought he ran well near his best. Just looking for a bit further now.”

Josh Parr (Pericles): “He is not the type of horse who wants to be getting into a fight with others 400m from home. That happened today. Probably my fault.”

Jason Collett (Yellow Brick): “He has run really good. Gave them a big start. He was keen early. FInished strong.”

Adam Hyeronimus (El Castello): “I thought his run was respectable. Pretty strong in the blinkers. If they can come off over 2000m I think he can execute.”

James McDonald (Fangirl): “She has run really well. Just so hard to make up ground.”

Declan Bates (Pride Of Jenni): “She took a while to build underneath me. It was a long way out to try and stretch them. She just didn’t quite pick up as well as she can. Maybe a touch below par.”

Rachel King (Within The Law): “Huge run. It was a big ask putting a 3yo against these seasoned horses. She certainly didn’t disgrace herself. She is going super.”

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