Saturday, October 9, 2010
FRIZETTE (G1) QUOTES
Brad Weisbord, finance and racing manager for Zayat Stables, winning owner of A Z Warrior (No. 5): “We leave these decisions up to Mr. Baffert, but he’s been saying all along that she’s a dirt filly. We think this filly is special and we look forward to running her in the Breeders’ Cup [Juvenile Fillies].”
John Terranova, who saddled A Z Warrior (No. 5) for trainer Bob Baffert: “She’s so classy and does everything the right way. Bob has liked her all along, and sent her here thinking she was going to excel on dirt. He sends us a lot of good ones, but this one is really special.”
Alan Garcia, winning jockey aboard A Z Warrior (No. 5): “I knew the fractions weren’t real fast, but she was very comfortable and relaxed in my hands. Turning for home, she really took off, but towards the end I said, ‘We don’t want to use her up for this one.’ We wanted her to come back safe and sound and take the next step.”
Todd Pletcher, trainer of runner-up and beaten favorite R Heat Lightning (No. 1): “She had a pretty tough trip. She took a left turn leaving the gate and was actually inside the gap by the chute. She recovered and put herself in a decent position but she was just sort of boxed in. The winner [A Z Warrior] snuck away from her, but we were gaining on the end and galloped out past her. We just couldn’t find room as early as we needed it. She finished well and I’m pleased with her effort.”
John Velazquez, jockey aboard beaten favorite and runner up R Heat Lightning (No. 1): “By the time she got going the other horse already had four or five lengths on her. By the time I got her clear and running, it was too late for her.”
