It isn’t the size of the stable, it is what you do with it, as Kevin Daffy’s solo galloper showed at Flemington as Oh Too Good was simply way too good in the feature race in Melbourne on Saturday.
The consistent mare delivered sweet satisfaction for trainer Kevin Daffy in the VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m) after disappointment struck at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and at the same time delivering the Pakenham conditioner a significant milestone.
“It is indescribable, really,” Daffy said.
“To have my first metropolitan winner and for it to be at Flemington is very special, Daffy said.
“This is unfinished business from our only run here on Oaks Day where she just got pipped in a half million-dollar race and I am still getting over that but today helps make up it.
Daffy was unsure how the five-year-old would cope with the soft track over the distance and was pleased that she had ticked both boxes, not to mention the thrill she has provided for him.
“Not in my wildest dreams,” Daffy added.
“Winning her first race in a maiden at Pakenham was enough for me and everything she has done since has been a bonus.
“I know fortunate I am and how hard this game is. I am fortunate to be where I am as the smallest trainer in Australia with one horse.”
Race favourite Jimmy The Bear ($2.05) to be slowing away from the mile start but made late ground to finish second by 3¼-lengths with the Charlotte Littlefield-trained Regal Vow ($6.50) ¾-length away in third.
Oh Too Good ($5) is on a path to Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on July 5.
