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Luis Saez (winning rider of Choisya [GB])

On his eventful week, which included being unseated during Keeneland’s second race Tuesday 
“I just tried to forget what happened. I’m so glad that I’m here and I’m safe and I’m doing what I love. I feel pretty good, I feel strong and I’m enjoying what I’m doing.”

On how he stated his case after a jockey’s objection
“I knew when I got to the top of the stretch I came out a little bit, but I don’t think I bothered the other horse (Excellent Truth [IRE]). I stayed in my lane. She ran a big race and I’m so proud (trainer Simon Crisford and owner Rabbah Bloodstock) gave me the opportunity with this filly to win this Grade 1.”

On how the race set up
“She broke pretty well. She broke on top, but we knew the speed was going to go from the outside (Kehoe Beach), so we waited into the first turn and tucked in behind. It was the perfect spot we were looking for.”

Flavien Prat (rider of runner-up and beaten favorite Excellent Truth [IRE])

“I was behind the winner and we turned for home and he stayed (jockey Luis Saez on Choisya) on the fence, so then I decided to come around him. I had a good gap and as I came in between horses, the gap closed and I had to check, and she came back again.” 

Frankie Dettori (rider of third-place finisher Kehoe Beach)

“I had the position that I wanted in front; she was relaxed in front. Everything’s been winning off the fence today, so I went out off the fence. Usually she can quicken off fast ground. She was trying for me, but the wheels were spinning on that ground and she couldn’t accelerate as she does. But it was a great run for first time on top level, and I haven’t lost faith in her.”