Quotes by Jon Court

“I would have rather been about three out, but thats where Lava Man was. In order for me to jerk out four off the fence, I just thought it wouldnt have been productive. I opted to come down that fence, and its just not as tight as it three or four out. I think if I would have been out on that part of the track, I could have gotten the winner, but then thats more ground.”

“Actually, I was surprised to be in front. I got the lead and was able to dictate the pace. I let her do her thing. We happened to inherit the lead today and she took to it very comfortably. She lived up to her name.”

“I think hes good enough to win it. Ive been chasing that dream. That keeps us going every day, the excitement of the prestigious races. … I feel great at this stage of my life and career. The opportunities are still very much alive.”

“But I dont want to rob the joy of the event. Unfortunately, we werent there. You have to accept it and enjoy it.”

“She takes it very well. She has so much experience over it now that she does it like clockwork. You dont want to use her early over it. You want to settle her to some degree. Shes quick, but she can carry her speed. Its just a matter of guiding her down there and saving something for the stretch.”

“Both the right-hand turn, and then crossing the dirt, that change of surface. Some of them get to the dirt and they take a launch, and you lose six or seven lengths.”

“Ive been riding for 25 years, and Ive never been involved with a horse whos won this many in a row. Shes just unbelievable.”

“I was a little concerned taking the overland route, but she lived up to it today.”