Thursday, July 31, 2014 A.P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase (G1) Quotes Elizabeth Voss, winning trainer of Makarri (No. 2): "This is my first graded win. It's exciting to have it be in Saratoga, a place we love so much. We can't take a lot of credit for this horse, we've only had him two weeks. My husband picked himout for his owners; he got off the plane, and he seemed pretty straightforward. it means so much. We took a chance and it worked out. The last jump always makes me nervous: I thought we got the bob last week, and that we missed it this week." Jack Doyle, winning jockey aboard Makari (No. 2): "We had a perfect way around. He traveled like a dream the whole way, never missed a beat. I actually didn't think I got there, another couple of strides and I would have. It was brilliant. "This was my first Grade 1, my first winner in America as well. I've only been here a couple of weeks. I've had a few good winners at home, but never a Grade 1. It was brilliant to get that." |