Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 2 $1,000,000 Precise Air Premiere Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick.
Tyler Schiller (Briasa) : “Yeah, it all went to script for him, and he quickened up, didn't he? He put them away very comfortably those first two today.
“I thought he ran really well first up, just peaked on his run and today we saw him that little bit tighter and fitter, and he's definitely on track.
“I think he just keeps learning that little bit more. He's come back a lot more relaxed than last prep, and although he won his Group 1 last prep, he's still got improvement.
“He's still a big baby, the way he quickened up today, he got to the front, and I felt him just hesitate for a bit and then when I asked him that last bit to extend again, he's put them away.
“But I still think there's more improvement, which is scary. Even in the coming years he might just keep improving into his five and six-year-old season.”
Briasa wins the Premiere Stakes
Ethan Brown (Jimmysstar): “Super run. He has taken on good improvement. I think he jumped on terms today which was good. He could have been a bit closer but there was no spot for him. Going forward, going to The Everest, if he draws well, he can certainly settle closer and that will aid to his chances.”
Jason Collett (Mazu): “He is going great isn’t he. Private Harry headed him and he’s come back and beaten him. Winner and second horse are very good.”
Josh Parr (Iowna Merc): “I thought he performed really well. He gave a kick at the top of the hill. I thought he was going to give a bit of cheek. He’s in for a good preparation.”
Kerrin McEvoy (Jedibeel): “Improved run there today. The horses we were following got detached from the speed which didn’t help us as we straightened up. I like the way we finished well. He can be cherry ripe third up.”
Tim Clark (Private Harry): “I thought he executed pretty well today. Jumped a lot better. Once Mazu went on he relaxed beautifully behind him. Presented like he was going to fight the finish out. I thought late he wasn’t quite there for me.”
Nash Rawiller (Tiger Shark): “Just might not have enjoyed the firm ground.”
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