2008 Whitney and Go For Wand Handicaps

Winning jockey Rafael Bejarano said, "I was in perfect position but when I came to the 3/8 pole, I saw that the (Over Under) was completely dead before coming to the turn. So, I tried to look for a spot on the outside. Then, I tried to hold her a little bit and come in through the inside. My filly showed me a big kick because she was a little mad, you know? When I saw (Copper State) in the stretch coming out and still running I tried to come in and get clear. My horse broke really good, but when I saw (Moon Catcher) pushing his horse to get the lead I took her back. Anyway, my horse doesn't like being on the lead. She doesn't have to have the lead. So, I tried to get her to relax and that's why she showed me such a big kick."