GRADE I, $300,000 GAMELY STAKES QUOTES

GRADE I, $300,000 GAMELY STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

IRAD ORTIZ, JR. BE YOUR BEST, WINNER: “To be honest, when we had both scratches, they were both speed. So I talked to the trainer and he told me, ‘Ride your race, let her be heard.’ Last time the ground was too soft. I thought she would like this ground more today, it’s more like Gulfstream’s firm turf. I let her relax and let her be happy. When I turned for home, I still had something in the tank. “I think she has been improving the last couple of times this year. She has been getting mentally better, relaxes, and gives me a good run in the end. I am happy with her.”

TRAINER QUOTES

SAFFIE A. JOSEPH JR., BE YOUR BEST, WINNER: “We knew she needed firm going on the turf and that is why we brought her out here. Her last race (at Keenland), we got a lot of rain and she didn’t like it. She is a very good filly and she showed it today. This is really big for us. We will see what the future brings for her.”

NOTES: The winning owner is Michael J Ryan.