John Sadler, who turned 60 last Tuesday, received a belated birthday gift when Digitalism bounced up in the last few strides to win the Advanced Mailing Solutions Handicap at Moonee Valley.

Sadler is riding on the crest of a wave at present since transferring his training operation from Flemington to Caulfield.

Digitalism has been off the winning list for quite some time, yet his form has been reasonable, he was ridden a nice quite race by Katelyn Mallyon, she was able to get the best out of the gelding.

The horse was always looking a danger once they reached the school on the Wilson Street side of the course.

Now that he is in a winning vein again, he could easily win a similar type of race before the spring horses begin to emerge on the scene.

The favourite, Count Encosta, had to come from second last, it was a huge run, while he is an aged gelding, on that performance there is still a race or two in him yet.

Last start Morphettville winner, Devonshire Duke, held his ground for the entire race and was not that far away when the judge called a halt.

Digitalism in the blinkers on the outside