Mick Price has set his sights on the Oakleigh Plate for Lankan Rupee after the gelding’s win in the Group 2 Schweppes Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield 

The race was never in doubt from the outset, the all the way win was recorded in the smart time of 1min .02.50.

Four wins from his last six starts gives the gelding an impressive record; he will no doubt be improved by the outing, after a let up, since winning at his home track, Caulfield, back in mid November.

Surprisingly the bookies let the punters on at $ 2.90; there was money about for Better Than Ready at $4.00, and Lion Of Belfort, a stable mate of the winner.

Lankan Rupee is a big strong gelding; he is racing with more determination than previously after being gelded, it took just the one trial to set up his impressive win on Saturday.

It looks as if he will develop into a Caulfield specialist; he loves the place according to his trainer Mick Price, who seldom misses out preparing a winner at “The Heath”

“The gelding is ticking over nicely at this stage, he is going to derive great benefit from that run, he will strip much fitter the next time he steps out,” said Price.

Lankan Rupee - A brilliant winner