Punters were prepared to take the short odds about Chautauqua after his previous encounter at Flemington, when he won the Group1 Bobby Lewis Handicap.

There he was again on Saturday, same place same distance, giving his opposition another dose of the short, back and sides, blasting his way to yet another easy win.

He is the sprint find of the season, with an amazing burst of acceleration that can see him put a space between him and his rivals very quickly.

Wayne Hawkes was positive in his praise of the gelding, he was last with almost half of the journey covered, yet the winning margin was four lengths.

“That was his best win, he is getting better with each run, he was highly strung at one stage but racing has made him more adaptable, he is settling now much better, “said Wayne Hawkes.

The best run in the race, outside of the winner, was the New Zealander, Bounding, he had finished second in the Group 2 Royal Sovereign Stakes at Randwick.

He has a pretty good strike rate having won seven of his 12 starts, and is yet to miss a place.

Smokin’ Joey, having his first start back after running unplaced in the Stradbroke in Brisbane, did little, he was hardly seen.

Chautauqua under Dwayne Dunn

Treve Takes Out Arc

The Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe, the pride of French racing, was taken out by Treve in nothing short of spectacular fashion.

After her win in the prestigious race last year it was announced of her impending retirement, the lure of Longchamp became too much.

She was simply outstanding, arguably the best race mare in the world, maybe this will be permanent retirement, she is a champion, she can hardly improve her current record.