Drivers’ comments

Press, 30 December 1988, Page 28

Drivers’ comments

A. G. Herlihy (Luxury Liner, first): “Half way down the straight I was starting to get worried as I knew Kylie’s Hero was on my back but he just outstayed them again.” M. W. McKendry (Kylie’s Hero, second): “Thought I had Luxury Liner on the turn but he was not quite good enough to peg him back. A great run.” J. W. Smolensk! (Gina Rosa, third): “Turning for home I thought I might beat Luxury Liner but she levelled up and couldn’t get past him. She fought real good, it was a terrific run.” P. G. O’Reilly jun. (Rostriever Hanover, fourth): “He had a pretty hard race and came to the end of it. I was thrilled with the effort.” J. W. Langdon (New Orleans, fifth): “He got a good trip but got shuffled back. He ran on good and will be a different horse in next year’s Cup.” J. C. Hay (Microscopic, sixth): “He just missed away — it was a good effort.” M. Purdon (Tax Credit, seventh): “He had every

show although he had to work from the half.” K. L. Williams (Master Mood, eighth): “I can’t offer any excuses. I had to work a bit but couldn’t go with Luxury Liner.” P. N. Jones (Laser Lad, ninth): “He broke through general tightening. He had every chance after that.” T. Milina (Elmer Gantry, tenth): “He was going alright but got skittled at the top of the straight.” A. D. Milina (Shot, eleventh): “He was gasping at the finish. He had every show and was just not good enough.” M. D. Nicholas (Skipper Vantar): “He was well beaten at the top of the straight although he copped a check about then.” R. D. Holmes (Gypsy Vance, thirteenth): “He was going good but lost his chance after he was badly checked.” R. M. Cameron (Ankorman, fourteenth): “He missed away at the start and was checked again later by Laser Lad.” J. P. Stormont (Reilly, pulled up): “He just wouldn’t go away.”