Jeff Bonde Quotes

"This is the defining moment for this horse. She's got to prove herself against open company. That race at Bay Meadows was much easier. The owners' goal is to make it to the Kentucky Oaks (at Churchill Downs on May 5), and this is one more proving ground to see if she is worthy."

"The key is coming out in good condition. It's a good race as long as they're handling the distance. My filly still has to prove she can run 1 1/16 miles."

"I just feel like he's the right rider for the horse. Her best race is when she stalks (the leaders), and he can make a horse relax. We haven't had anybody like him come around in years."