Between stables at Flemington and Darwin, the only leisure hours Stephen Brown gets is snoozing on a plane while flying from one end of the continent to the other.

He was at Moonee Valley again on Saturday winning with his consistent sprinter, Kievann, completing a double; they were there in the same winner’s circle two weeks ago.

Kievann was always travelling close to the pace after drawing out a little wider than desired, but was working into the race well.

Kievann on the outside winning narrowly

At the turn into the straight, leader, Hard Stride was not stopping, Kievann would have to win it the hard way, it became a desperate struggle to the line with Kievann doing just enough to receive the judge’s nod.

There are no plans laid down for the winner, Stephen Brown wouldn’t mind going to the Valley again as his charge is becoming quite a specialist there.

Trainer Stephen Brown