I was a little uncertain before the race, but now the confidence is back.

I expected a bronze medal, maybe. When I saw I was second I was very surprised, very happy.

It was a very long day. It will be very tough to keep that position [tomorrow].

The conditions were very difficult today and the light was very bad so I was surprised when I took the lead during the first run.

I think it (Kansas win) gives us confidence from our Texas loss. Iowa State is a tough environment, and we just need to go in as a team and ready to go from the start.

I had plenty of horse all the way in the race, a lot of confidence. I know what kind of horse he is. I don't want to use him early. I want to wait for the top of the stretch.