From Cindy Pierson Dulay,
Your Guide to Horse Racing.
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It is traditional in Canada for the winning jockey to kiss the trophy after the race. Winning jockey Gerry Olguin said, "You have to play the cards as they're dealt. He went right to the front on his own and was very comfortable so I let him run. That other horse (Autumn Snow) came right up to me but my horse kept digging in and wouldn't let him by. I thought that Autumn Snow on the outside was going to get by me the whole time. Finally three jumps before the wire (Ablo) skidded past the line. Before then, I didn't feel as if I was going to win. I thought if he ran good I would be second. The horse was training so good and had been such a happy horse that I thought second money would be a great race for him. I was just hoping Wild Desert wouldn't show up today and he didn't."