2012 Ballerina, Ballston Spa, and Test Stakes

By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide

Jim Barnes, assistant to winning trainer Bob Baffert said, "I think she runs better off the pace. They were going very fast. I wouldn't have wanted to have been up with them. I said to Rafael, 'You got to play the break. If you catch a flyer, you can actually go. If you get away slowly, just put her in a comfortable, clean spot.' And he did."

Jockey Rafael Bejarano added, "My horse broke a little slow, but (Gypsy Robin) and (Ullapool) were going to go to the lead. I just tried to figure it out and get my horse in good position. When we came to the stretch the race was done. I had plenty of horse and she showed me a big kick. She didn't stumble; she just broke a little slow. I didn't try to rush; I just tried to get in good position. It actually benefited me because the horses on the lead were going very fast."