Stablemates, Bassett and Kinglike, both unraced prior to Saturday, basically had the two year old to themselves, running first and second with another first starter, Battle of Troy, finishing third.

Bassett made play for most of the trip, he was the one they had to beat, yet punters obviously took a set against him as he drifted almost double of his opening quote.

The betting was pretty persistent about the Hawkes trained Battle of Troy; she opened up favourite that is where she remained.

Both the first two placegetters are prepared at Caulfield by Peter Moody, who is training on the crest of a wave, he also won the Goodwood Handicap in Adelaide with Flamberge, and made it a double at Caulfield with Orion winning.

No firm plans have been set for Basset, he will more than likely have another race or two before any firm decisions are made.

Basset is by Savabeel, the Cox Plate success of 2004, he is currently the leading sire in New Zealand, and just about has a strangle hold on the premiership this season.

Bassett impressive first starter