What the beaten jockeys had to say after the feature race on Day 3 of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

FLEMINGTON

Group 1 - Crown Oaks

(3yo F SW - 2500m)

Race Result:

1st: Treasurethe Moment (M Laurie/D Lane) - $3.10F
2nd: Powers Of Opal (J Sargent/J McDonald) - $3.70
3rd: Hurry Curry (D O'Brien/J Moreira) - $21

Winning Time: 2:39.11 

Margins: 1¼L x 1½L

Beaten jockey comments:

Michael Dee (Too Darn Discreet): "She held a nice enough gallop all the way to the line. She hung in again so not sure what that is all about but something for Dan (O'Sullivan) to work out next prep."

Blake Shinn (Harlem Queen): "We had a nice run in transit. She tries hard. Very nice filly."

Chad Schofield (Rag Queen): "We had a nice cosy run on the rail but she probably lacks a bit of class."

James McDonald (Powers Of Opal): "She's run enormous. She executed the gallop. She improved since Saturday so very proud of her."

Craig Williams (Pleasure Artist): "Her run was commendable. She could feel her inexperience out there when they quickened up after going very slow. Loved the way she stayed on. She's in for a very bright future."

Billy Egan (Talisay): "She ran good. I think Adelaide in the autumn might be her go."

Daniel Stackhouse (Femminile): "She had a lovely first half of the race from an awkward barrier. Really happy with the way she travelled. Just on the Good 3 track she struggled to quicken when they went. She'll be aimed for the South Australian Oaks now."

Tim Clark (Killcare Beachgirl): "She just didn't back up from Saturday."

Andrew Adkins (Noises): "Terrific effort from her. She got in a really good spot and rhythm. She found off the back of that. A couple just were a bit classier than her late but very proud of her."

Joao Moreira (Hurry Curry): "She had a very good run through the race. Tracked the winner. She pulled to the outside into the straight where she had every chance. She gave them some challenge but she wasn't good enough to go past them. Especially the winner. However, I still think it was a very good run."

Jye McNeil (Inevitable Truth): "She travelled really well for me today. Gave a nice kick and gave me something to get excited about but the others were too classy today."

Ben Melham (Placid Pearl): "She had a bit against her form the outside draw. She's a nice filly that stays well but she's not quite there yet."

Luke Currie (All Kinds Of Folk): "She'll be better for the experience and she'll be better next prep."