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Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $1,000,000 James Squire Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill Gardens.

James McDonald (Broadsiding): “He’s got way more (ability) than we can ever imagine. Mate, he’s just a cool dude. The moment I’ve sat on him in the Fernhill, to see his development from race to race to race is just incredible. And he’s dead-set, he hasn’t gone up step by step, he’s skipped a couple.

“He’s that kind of horse. He was feeling the pinch 100 (metres) from home and just the fighting qualities in this horse, the turn of foot, the will to win, he’s just a marvellous horse.

“I was very happy with the spot we had but I don’t think you give enough credit to James’ training performance.

“He’s had so much belief in him, all the staff have been wrapping him at home, and to come here first-up, history was against him but obviously a few circumstances were for him coming off a Brisbane preparation, but he’s just a star, the horse. He’s a proper horse. Anamoe goes, this one comes in.”

Broadsiding wins the Golden Rose

Ben Melham (Traffic Warden): “He ran terrific. He had a good run. Attacked the line well. Just a bit awkward in his action on the shifty ground. But he got beaten by a good one.”

Blake Shinn (Mayfair): “He was great. I had a good run, presented to win and got beaten by two top class 3yos. He was gallant.”

Adam Hyeronimus (Storm Boy): “I thought he has gone fantastic. Just had to roll a little more than anticipated after a furlong. Ben rode his horse well and was a little bit cheeky just jamming into the rail. Forced them to take a hold so I had to roll in front of those horses. He’s gone really well. Maybe when doing that bit of work rolling into it. They have some decisions to make to go forward as to which race they go. I don’t have a problem with either one.”

Kerrin McEvoy (Linebacker): “He was a little bit of a lad today. He jumped out and I expected him to travel a bit better through the race. I think he is better than he showed there today. Look for him to bounce back into the next one.”

Tim Clark (Anode): “He bounced well and put himself into a good position. Wasn’t able to capitalise on that.”

Tommy Berry (Fearless): Horse bled

Nash Rawiller (Emirate): “He is a lovely colt. A wonderful attitude. Beaten a couple of lengths here today. I felt like he was still hitting the line well. His last 100m was probably the best part of his race. When they quickened they’ve dragged that turn of foot out of him a bit. He is worth following.”

Mark Zahra (Tropicus): “He is still very green. A bit keen early and just didn’t get around the home turn like I wanted to.”

Craig Williams (Clear Proof): “Unfortunately not there today. I placed him under pressure in today’s race. He wanted to go left with me. Will be interesting to see how he comes through the race.”

Check out the replays and results from Golden Rose Day at Rosehill Gardens