Kathryn Durden was rewarded for her patience when her lightly raced mare, Antarctic Missile, turned the Birdcage Handicap at Flemington into a one act affair, winning in a breeze.

It was Kathryn’s first win in a flat race at headquarters; whilst it was a huge thrill she kept her composure like a lady should.

The mare, Antarctic Missile, looked a treat in the post parade, prompting one renowned punter to have a fair slice of her at better than the opening quote.

That was just her ninth start, she has been in the money six times, her only win had been a maiden race at Geelong where she is trained.

She was quite dominant in a competitive race, she drew a good barrier near the rails, but Ben Melham preferred the middle of the track, it proved a winner, the mare raced as straight as a gun barrel.

We are sure to hear more about Antarctic Missile in the future, she is good quality mare and was well presented, she wouldn’t have blown a candle out on returning to scale.

There are no immediate plans for the mare at the moment, Kathryn will go home and work it out with Craig, who was an absentee on Saturday, he drew the short straw having to stay home and do the chores around the stable.

Antarctic Missile is by More Than Ready, the highest progeny earning sire to stand at stud in Australia last season, with in excess of $126 million dollars to his credit.

Antarctic Missile with Ben Melham up.