When I needed him in spots, he was there for me.

Fortunately, Lava Man was on his A-game.

Turning for home, I shook the reins at him and he just took off. I really wasn't worried about anybody else, it was just a matter of how much I was going to win by.

When I needed him in the spot that I needed him, he was there.

When (Point Determined) came to me, he pinned his ears and dug in like I thought he would. And he is a very, very versatile horse. I don't think he has to be up there close where he was today. I was four or five behind, just tracking them, and he was doing it all on his own. I could not have been more pleased with the way he was traveling underneath me. He was relaxed. I really think the sky is the limit with this horse. I'm excited.

I think he's back to his old self. John's one of the best at getting them ready. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do.