We must have run over two or three geese. One of their feathers was in my foot. It was a delayed reaction. After she went through them, then she got scared.

India got all shook up there. I knew we should have scratched right then. She was all nervous, and she has never been like that. She ran a quarter of a mile and didn't put up a fight. She must have displaced or something because she was making all kinds of noises.

I have to worry about Bellamy Road and I have to worry about the horses behind me. But I don't feel any pressure. If Bellamy Road goes in :46, he'll be five in front, but if he goes in :47 or slower I'll be right on top of him.

I don't want to talk about riding titles any more. This is what it is all about. After all these winners the last few years – and we've had some great success – this definitely tops it. The response I got galloping out and the emotion I got, it was definitely a unique feeling. This is tops.

From the start, I wasn't going to let Bellamy Road go. I got after [Flower Alley] at the three-eighths pole and then I asked him and he took off. This is what it's all about.

When I asked him, he was there for me.

I was happy with where I was. He was going very comfortably.

I thought I had a perfect trip. When I asked him, he responded and gave me good run. His horse was just a tiny bit better than mine today.

Going down the backside, when I didn't see Roman Ruler close to me, I felt it was time to get a little closer to Bellamy Road. I knew if he tried to get away I would be right next to him.