Flying Snitzel joined an elite group of fillies that had won the Kewney Stakes named in honour of Arthur Kewney, a former VRC secretary

The filly was one of several runners that drifted out in betting, while the favourite, Norzita, was at odds on after her two recent wins, including the Flight Stakes.

Trainer of Flying Snitzel, Gerald Ryan, was not prepared to declare his filly, believing that the favourite Norzita would have the wood on her.

That’s how it looked at the top of the straight when Norzita peeled out to get a run at Red Fez, while Craig Williams, on Flying Snitzel, was bottled up on the fence, still looking for a way out at the 200 metres; he still had six horses in front of him.

The winner recorded 11.43 secs for the final 200 metres, quicker than Shamexpress recorded in the Newmarket Handicap.

It was a return to form for a filly who promised so much early, now rewarding her team of owners, she has taken time to reach her peak, it looks as if she will go on from here.

It is quite amazing the success rate that Gerald Ryan has had with the progeny of Snitzel, an Oakleigh Plate winner, now a sire achieving such success.

Flying Snitzel ridden by Craig Williams