Don’t Get Excited is something to get excited about, certainly for those that race the gelding, he turned in a sterling performance at Caulfield carrying 60 kg to his seventh win from 14 starts.

He is now likely to go to the next level, again at Caulfield when he faces up to the open age sprinters in the Listed Christmas Stakes on Boxing Day.

The 60 kg didn’t turn punters off, he was always favourite throughout betting, his time was a second outside of the Caulfield track record of 1-09.15.

Don't Get Excited wins with 60kgs

He was never further back than third in running, however, whether he was going catch Solsay in the straight, who had the benefit of a two kg claiming apprentice, was a concern.

Don’t Get Excited responded well, as good horses often do, they always seem to find that little bit extra, the difference between winning and losing.

The gelding was ridden a great race by Jamie Mott, one of the most underated jockeys in the business, if only he could ride a couple of kgs lighter there would be more trainers knocking on his door.

Much of the credit for the win goes to Stephen Theodore, a young man from Berrigan, he is putting together a pretty useful team down at Pearcedale.

 Jamie Mott - A much underated jockey