Winning Horse: Gentleman Roy (Aus)

5yoG So You Think (NZ) - La La Land (Aus)(Last Tycoon (Ire))

6 starts - 3 wins 1 third 1 fourth $86150

Other Wins

1st Geelong Elephant And Castle Hotel-Bm64 1300m (2021)

1st Pakenham Tas Magic Millions Voucher Mdn 1600m (2021)

Other Placings

3rd Bendigo Wilson's Tree Services Mdn 1300m (2020) (Debut Run)

Race Result:

1st: Gentleman Roy (Team Hayes/L Nolen) - $6.00

2nd: Savannah Cloud (P Stokes/Z Spain) - $3.20
3rd: Dirty Deeds (S Zahra/A Kelly) - $18

Winning Time: 1:22.17 Last 600m: N/A

Margins: 2L x 1¼L

Winning Trainer: Ben & JD Hayes (Ben speaking)

“Very good ride by Luke. I thought there was a lot of merit to that win.

“They looked to roll along quite hard out in front and there was a genuine pace. Really stuck it out and was really strong to the line and he actually won quite convincingly.

“Very exciting. I have to say a big congratulations to the Woods family. They’ve supported us and it great to get results and especially a winner at Flemington. I’m sure they’ll be very happy.

“I think he’s got a lot of ability, this guy. It wouldn’t surprise me if he ends up in a nice stakes race at the end of the prep.

“We’ve always like him (but) he’s just taken time to develop.

“Chris Woods, he’s been very patient and he gave this horse plenty of time so he’s lightly raced. I feel he’s untapped at the moment.”

Chester Manifold: “Could be an option. This time of year, good horses just take through the grades and pick up a bit more money and head to those good races.”

Winning Jockey: Luke Nolen

“It was pretty simple. He stepped well, we had a good bunny.

“He settled up nicely underneath me and he ran that race into the ground today. He was probably strongest on the line. Very encouraging signs going forward.

“I think he’ll race in better grades. Ben and JD will have fun placing him to advantage and he’ll probably pick up a picket fence with those results.

“He’s done everything right this preparation and they’ve taken their time with him. He won well first-up this preparation and he’s carried on that form.”