Mabsam was on her best behaviour at Flemington, whilst slow to begin again, she turned a negative into a positive, winning the Aktrapid Nursing Agency Handicap over 1620 metres, which allowed for the placement of the inside rail.

She has often proved her own worst enemy by being slow to begin on occasions, running a sequence of seconds, that could have easily been wins, she has finished second six times from 13 starts, that has proved frustrating.

It looked as if she may be up to her old tricks again on Saturday, this time Chad Schofield didn’t bustle her, he allowed the mare to find her rhythm before applying any pressure, and it worked.

Secret Liaison was looking for her third win, in as many starts, when she raced clear in the final 200 metres, looking all over a winner until Mabsam and Chad Schofield appeared on the scene.

The win was a first for Chad Schofield at Flemington, he has ridden winners at all the other city tracks but until Saturday headquarters has escaped him.

Trainer, David Hayes, will be looking for a Black Type race in the autumn for Mabsam, one that would suit the mare and escalate her paddock value as a breeding proposition.

Mabsam about to claim Secret Liaison