Riding tactics made little difference to the result of The Golden Fleece & Court Jester Plate at Caulfield, Polanski always had the wood on his opposition.

The same result that is all that counts, at his previous start he came from well back in the field to win, on Saturday he had the issue well stitched up before the home turn.

When the colt got a bit toey, and began to sweat up, the plan was changed to let him run along rather than attempt to fight him.

The plan worked out to the letter Polanski jumped well, he soon took over the running while Celeritas did all the chasing, but to no avail, Eagle Island battled away for third, not much could be said for the others.

Polanski has earned a spell now, there is not much about at present for him, and if he is going to make into a spring aspirant, he needs the break before it gets too cold.

The Caulfield Guineas is not in the plan at this stage, suitable races over 1600 metres leading into the Derby would be the preferred option.

Form at this time of the year does not always stack up, when the spring arrives however, there will always be exceptions.

Polanski wins again