2010 Brooklyn Handicap and Hill Prince Stakes

Winning jockey Rajiv Maragh said, "It was a race lacking a true speed horse, a true leader. (Nordic Truce) showed speed last time when they went 45 and change (Transylvania). I wanted to blow the race open and make it a two-horse race. I made a movie earlier than usual. He was a little tight; the contact was made when (Nordic Truce) came out into me."

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin added, "I thought he'd be better if he was behind a horse or two. Rajiv rode a great race and we had seven pounds, so I think that helped."