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Jose Ortiz (winning rider of defending champion Gina Romantica)

“It was beautiful. She loves it here. The break was key today. She broke very alert and put me into a great position going into the first turn. I was very happy throughout the backside, and when we hit the quarter pole, there was an opening between two horses and she exploded.”

Tyler Gaffalione (rider of runner-up and stablemate Chili Flag-FR)

“Everything went to plan. She relaxed and she got out when we needed to. She gave me a big run. We were just second best today. She’s a very talented filly. Does whatever you ask her; she’s very push button. I hope to get back on her in the future.”