Quotes from the $400,000 Appalachian (G2) Presented by Japan Racing Association

Quotes from the $400,000 Appalachian (G2)
Presented by Japan Racing Association

Click here for a replay of the race and the post-race interview with winning connections.

Tyler Gaffalione (winning rider of Spendarella, his second consecutive stakes winner and his third winner of the day)

“She was going into the first turn very comfortably. She was in a great rhythm, and that other horse (Glenall-IRE) coming up inside didn’t bother her at all. She relaxed beautifully and had some turn of foot.”

Graham Motion (winning trainer)

“She’s made me look good. She just does everything so easily. She’s such a professional, she’s a fighter – she obviously loves it. She makes me look smart.”

On what’s next for Spendarella

“I’ve heard mention of Ascot possibly, so we’ll see. I need to talk to Wesley” (a wink and nod to Keeneland-based trainer Wesley Ward, who is notable for success at England’s Royal Ascot).