Colin Little has had his worries with Miss Softhands, it’s not that she doesn’t have the ability, her feet have been the problem, that has restricted her racing.

By the time she turned six she had had just the 10 starts for two wins, that’s when the expert farriers were called in; her feet have been an expensive exercise, that is now proving to be profitable at last.

She has since had a sequence of three wins, the latest at Flemington where she started favourite, to the delight of those that supported her.

Damian Oliver, the master, you cannot take that away from him, he had the mare perched back along the fence giving her an easier run as possible.

Saturday’s win was over 1400 metres, her trainer would be hoping she would get 1600, but will be advised by Oliver before a decision is made.

She trailed Whistle Baby for much of the trip, and to that mare’s credit, she fought it out tooth and nail to the finish.

Miss Softhands is by Bel Esprit, who has been transferred to Eliza Park International at Innisplain in Queensland, at that time he was the highest progeny earning sire in Victoria.

He failed to pass the test with the prominent breeders and trainers, purchased as a yearling for $9,000, with progeny earnings exceeding $40 million, and a mare that was unbeaten in 25 races.

Miss Softhands back in form