After each race, we spoke to jockeys of beaten favourites to hear their thoughts.
Race 1: Terenzo, Danielle & Rory - Life Ed Ambassadors 2200
Thailand Michael McNab
Just raced too keenly throughout. Had nothing left.
Race 2: The Common 1200
Sir Linwood Brendan Hutton
Screaming out for further. Was run off his feet early but hit the line well late.
Race 3: JR Webb 1200
Fullinbloom Michael McNab
She ran really well but was swamped late. Looks like the centre of the track is the place to be
Race 4: Dunstan Feeds 1500 Championship Qualifier
Yearn Trudy Thornton
Won
Race 5: Hygiene Systems 2200
Zacada Craig Grylls
Was flat at the 800 and I thought I was going to drop right out of it. Picked the bit up and finished strongly late
Race 6: Ray White NZ 1200
Volpe Veloce Jake Bayliss
Won
Race 7: Hynds Holdings Limited Bonecrusher Stakes
Prom Queen Alysha Collett
Good run but needs a freshen up.
Race 8: Ray White City Realty 2200
Magic Chai Leith Innes
Won