Incredible first-up performance by Flower Of Wanaka, winning at Listed level despite her last public outing being in R65 company in December 2022. The training performance by Chrissy Bambry was outstanding, to have this 4yo mare winning first-up for 6 months is one thing, let alone winning in Listed company on a Heavy10. The race looked to be run at a genuine tempo throughout, being setup by tearaway leader, Wessex, which makes this first-up win that much more impressive by Flower Of Wanaka.