GRADE II, $ 200,000 SANTA MONICA STAKES QUOTES

GRADE II, $ 200,000 SANTA MONICA STAKES QUOTES

JOCKEY QUOTES

ANTONIO FRESU, KOPION, WINNER: “Today was a smaller field so I just tried to not be in the way. I just thought to break well and sit right next to the leader. Just kept it simple. She has a lot of class and is very good. The Mandella team does a great job with her. I’m happy with how everything turned out.”

TRAINER QUOTES

RICHARD MANDELLA, KOPION, WINNER: “As you can see, she has just grown into a beautiful mare now and I couldn’t ask for more. It’s my training.”

NOTES: The winning owners are Spendthrift Farm, LLC.