A wide barrier position made no difference to the result of the Silver Thomas Hanley at Moonee Valley, when Mawahibb proved a class above his rivals, leading all the way to an easy win.

Given he had race experience in Sydney, and the majority of the field were unraced, he was backable to the surprise of most punters.

The win was made a little easier when recent Seymour winner, Parmalove, missed the start by a couple of lengths, but whether it would have made any difference to the result is most unlikely.

The Hawkes team are making a habit of slipping one or two over the border on occasions, with excellent results, and while Sydney tracks are becoming rain affected, Melbourne is the ideal alternative.

Mawahibb did it at both ends of the race; he came over from the outside gate to lead and was running on strongly when the post was reached.

He is a good stamp of colt with plenty of strength about him, he was an expensive yearling, it is always satisfying to get that first win on the board.

There is a fair bit of pedigree about the colt, being by Magic Albert from Eye For Fun, hence he is a half brother to the Golden Slipper success, Moss Fun.

Mawahibb giving Dwayne Dunn a winning double