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Jose Ortiz (rider of winner Zeitlos)

“She’s a closer so I just wanted to wait as long as I could. I was in good range at the quarter pole, and I felt like was sitting on a ton of horse. I saw the rail opening up and I went for it. I had a lot of horse. She was much the best today.”

Steve Asmussen (winning trainer)

On seeing Zeitlos close on a track where speed has been carrying

“It was remarkable. I was hesitant to wheel her back off a big race the other day so quick (after winning the listed Open Mind Stakes at Churchill Downs Sept. 14). She was beaten here in a maiden race (finishing second April 15, 2023, in her third start). Keeneland can be unique to itself, but she ran as good as she ever has, and what a great day to do it.”

Mike Smith (rider of runner-up Spirit Wind)

“Great trip. I was just happy that she ran all the way through the wire. She ran well. (The race)  set up really well. She broke well, she likes to do that.”

Luis Saez (rider of third-place finisher and beaten favorite Brightwork)

“Pretty nice trip. Couldn’t get there. She never gave up – she was trying until the end. The race was pretty tough.”