The following quotes were released by NYRA after a puzzling ending to a much anticipated 2010 debut for Eightfiveinafifty.

 
Timothy Kreiser, winning trainer of Peppi Knows (No. 3): “Everything went well, obviously what happened with [No. 2 Eightyfiveinafifty], I don’t know.  It helped things, I guess, maybe it didn’t.  It would have been nice to see that horse run just to see what we had there.  We can’t do anything about that, he ran his race and we’re really happy.  The rider did everything perfect – he didn’t rush him, he just settled him down.  With that horse out – that’s what all the talk was about – so if he’s out of it, you think you have a heck of a chance.  We took advantage of it.” 
 
Richard Migliore, winning jockey aboard Peppi Knows (No. 3): “It worked out real good for us.  We got to save ground when the other horse didn’t make the turn.  He’s just a real nice handy little horse.  He’s not a whole lot to look at, but he has a big heart.  Anytime he felt the presence of the other horse, he ran on a little more.  I just hope Jorge’s alright.” 
 
Gary Contessa, trainer of favored Eightyfiveinafifty, who bolted during the first turn, unseating rider Jorge Chavez: “The horse is okay.  He has a two-inch cut on his right hind leg, and he’ll need a couple of stitches, but he was walking sound.  I’m completely mystified as to what happened.  I don’t know if it was the horse, the jockey, or an equipment malfunction. The bit was broken and the rein was shredded – the equipment was in shambles – but I don’t know if that happened during the race or after he bolted.  He’s handled the turns fine in the mornings.  I have no idea what happened.”
 
Note: Jockey Jorge Chavez was conscious and taken by ambulance to North Shore University Hospital for further evaluation.   

Tags: Eightyfiveinafifty, gary contessa, Jorge Chavez, nyra, Paulick Report, Peppi Knows, Richard Migliore, Timothy Kreiser

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