After each race at the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day Races, we spoke to jockeys of beaten favourites to hear their thoughts.
Race One: ROYAL DESCENT STAKES
Media Sensation Michael Coleman
When I quickened off the corner, I didn't think I'd get beat but the winner was impressive.
Race Two: ELLERSLIE JEWELLERS & ENGRAVERS 2100
The Buzz Jasmine Fawcett
Won
Race Three: PGG WRIGHTSON/VETMED 1400
Packing Rockstar Jason Waddell
Won
Race Four: FASTTRACK INSURANCE 1600
Le Sablier Sam Weatherley
Super run. Next start over 2000 metres will be hard to beat.
Race Five: WHITE CLIFFS TIMBER 1200
Sword Of Fire Jonathan Riddell
Disappointing run by him.
Race Six: SISTEMA STAKES
Cool Aza Beel Opie Bosson
Won
Race Seven: LASER PLUMBING TE PUKE 1200
Riding The Wave Michael Coleman
Won
Race Eight: BONECRUSHER NEW ZEALAND STAKES
Avantage Opie Bosson
Won
Race Nine: BARFOOT & THOMPSON AUCKLAND CUP
Platinum Invader Leith Innes
Super run. Only being a four-year-old better things next year.
Race Ten: GRAVITY 1600
James Barrie Sam Weatherley
Won