First Command had a bit on those he met in the Kensington Stakes, if you were prepared to take the skinny odds; he was clearly the best of the day.

It is a day in the life of Anthony Freedman since shifting to Flemington from Markdel, a private training establishment at Rye

Anthony has been associated with some great horses while at Markdel, such as Makybe Diva, but since training in his own rite the stable favourite is surely First Command, no champion of course but good, game, and above all honest.

He is not far off earning a $1million in prize money, best described as a tough old fellow, who always gives a good account of himself.

Towards the close of betting bookmakers stretched the price of First Command out fractionally, when money came for Light Express, she was well supported at the close of betting.

Anthony Freedman has got no elaborate plans for the gelding, he is a realistic sort of bloke, like all trainers, winning is the name of the game.

The Oakleigh Plate in not on the agenda at this stage, the gelding may be better suited just below Group 1 level, the best laid plans in racing can be altered quickly.

First Command wins again