The late money suggested First Command was ready to give the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington a big shake – and it was spot on!

Quality sprinter First Command got back in the winner's circle after a year off with a nice victory in the $125,000 Listed Kensington Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday.

Smart sprinter First Command will go on to the Rubiton Stakes and maybe the Oakleigh Plate after he won his first race for 12 months in the Kensington Stakes.

First starter Cavalry Rose landed big bets with her debut win in the Inglis Classic at Rosehill on Saturday.

Mark Kavanagh rates honest sprinter Weekend Special as a promising horse who has earned a crack at the Listed Kensington Stakes.