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Jose Ortiz (winning jockey of Nitrogen)

“Very easy to get her in full stride down the lane. When I asked her to go, I kept her on the outside and then little by little she got into that stride.” 

Mark Casse (trainer of the winner and runner-up Vixen)

“She’s really good. I just kind of come along for the ride. She’s an amazing filly. I think she’s getting better and better, so we’re going to keep our fingers crossed and hope she stays healthy. She’s got a bright, bright future.”

On future plans for Nitrogen

“The Edgewood (G2 at Churchill Downs on May 2) is next. As long as everything’s good, we’ll go to the Edgewood and try to win that one.”

Irad Ortiz Jr. (rider of Vixen)

“Beautiful trip. I wish I could have moved earlier but was boxed in for a little bit. After that I got through really clear, and she was running down the lane, so I’m happy with her.”