After each race, we spoke to jockeys of beaten favourites to hear their thoughts.
Race 1: DDB 1200
River Run Vinnie Colgan
Nice run by him. It was the first time running this way round. Should be winning next time.
Race 2: Brookby Stables 2200
Carli Rose Michael Coleman
Little disappointing. Didn't really travel that well most of the way and just ground away in the run home.
Race 3: Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championships Qualifier 2200
Terra Sancta Leith Innes
Nice run. Just beaten by the winner at the weights with the claim.
Race 4: JR Webb & Son 1200
Marzemino Andrew Calder
Won
Race 5: Celebrating Dawn Williams' 1000th winner 1200
Princess Kereru Cameron Lammas
Won
Race 6: Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes
Total Excess Michael Coleman
Nice run by him. He kept finding the line. Up and comer.
Race 7: Dunstan Feeds 1500 Championship Qualified
Monrecur Darren Danis
Travelled pretty good. Got held up a bit turning for home but finished strongly.
Race 8: Auckland Co-Op Taxis 2200
Starrybeel Michael McNab
I had a lovely run. Tried to sprint with them. He was only alright in the straight. Maybe right handed tripped him up.