Underrated Suavito has returned to racing with a surprise win in the Group One CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.
Making her first appearance since finishing midfield in last year’s Doncaster Mile, Suavito ($15) took a late split to win the $500,000 weight-for-age race on Saturday.
Lucky Hussler ($4.40) was rated unlucky in taking second with Hucklebuck making ground to finish in the minor placing.
“She always travelled like she would be there somewhere, she just needed a bit of luck,” jockey Luke Currie said.
“To come back and win a Group One first-up is a big effort.”
Trainer Nigel Blackiston has nursed Suavito back to full fitness after the mare went amiss while being prepared for last year’s Melbourne spring carnival.
“She’s in for a good campaign, hopefully,” Blackiston said.
Favourite Turn Me Loose took up the running but his condition gave out late in the race before finishing fourth.
