$14.80 chance at Bet365<\/a> had its doubters since winning the Oaks, but he was more confident going into Saturday’s Wellington Cup.<\/p>\n“It’s great. She’s had a few knockers along the way, but she’s a good mare,” Bergerson said.<\/p>\n
“She’s a good mare, we always knew she wanted the ground and she got it today.<\/p>\n
“The lead-up runs have all been great.<\/p>\n
“I was a lot happier today than going into the Oaks.”<\/p>\n
Bergerson had a few nervous moments heading into the straight, but a strong ride got the job done.<\/p>\n
“Coming to the corner she got pushed back, but it was a good ride, patient and got the last run at them.”<\/p>\n
Jacksstar closed gamely after tailing the field throughout and Perfect Start ran its best race for sometime when finishing third at odds of $13 to place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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