Filip could have rode his guy out in that last match. But he cut him and took him down again to get the major decision.

What's great about Bailey is he rode like he was still 25. He wasn't scared. I was impressed the way he'd go through holes with no fear. And he came into the paddock before the race well prepared. He knew exactly what was going on -- he'd handicap the horses and the jockeys.

Boris is in it to win it. He is looking really good. We just have to keep his weight down and gear him up for his semifinal match.

Boris has improved greatly since last year.

It's all about the draw. Who you see before the finals may determine how you do in it.

On our last New Zealand ride, I had a woman who rode only 80 miles, and a guy who did over 700 miles on the same trip.