The Ciaron Maher-trained Jukebox had to lift late before he remained unbeaten with a determined win in Saturday's Group III Vain Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield.
Jukebox's jockey Craig Williams said he had to ride the son of Snitzel hard before the three-year-old defeated Plutocracy ($18) by a half neck after firming from $3.50 to $3.
Poseidon's Pool ($21) was 1 ¼ lengths away third.
Below is what the jockeys had to say about the performances of their Vain Stakes mounts.
|
PLACING |
RUNNER |
JOCKEY |
COMMENT |
|
1st |
JUKEBOX |
CRAIG WILLIAMS |
At the top of the straight I was very concerned - he had a lovely run up till then but I went from going comfortably to wanting. I was quite firm on him late and he really delivered. Today was the first time he's had to be a tough seasoned horse. |
|
2nd |
PLUTOCRACY |
REGAN BAYLISS |
He has been beaten by a very good colt but he's a nice horse. |
|
3rd |
POSEIDON'S POOL |
DAMIAN LANE |
Went well again. |
|
4th |
DUCIMUS |
NOEL CALLOW |
No comment. |
|
5th |
KOBAYASHI |
BEN THOMPSON |
He just raced a bit fresh and he'll be better for the run. |
|
6th |
FULLY MAXED |
BEN MELHAM |
He ran well. He had race fitness on his side and he had the right track conditions to suit. He was good through the line but they are only going to get harder from here. |
|
7th |
VERANILLO |
DWAYNE DUNN |
The 1400m will suit him. |
|
8th |
CLIFF'S EDGE |
LUKE NOLEN |
Nice return but there is improvement there to come. I was happy with his run. |
|
9th |
EVIL CRY |
BRANDON STOCKDALE |
I was happy with the horse going forward to another race. I don't think it panned out for him and he just got over-racing a bit and got pushed wide. |
|
10th |
ASPECT |
JYE MCNEIL |
He finished off well but he's just looking for a bit further I think. |
|
11th |
WAIT FOR NO ONE |
CORY PARISH |
He needs to jump and run. He'll be better when he's not held up. |
|
12th |
A THOUSAND DEGREES |
LUKE CURRIE |
He'll better for the experience. He was pretty nervy and a bit uptight. |
Welcome back, Jukebox! He's a smart colt. Jukebox nails Plutocracy right on the line to win the Group 3 Vain Stakes. pic.twitter.com/k2zk4IHM5V
— Racing.com (@Racing) August 19, 2017
