Thisiswhatitmeans loves the new poly

THISISWHATITMEANS has grown an extra leg since taking to the rejuvenated Hollywoodbets Greyville poly as he trotted up in the New Turf Carriers Class 3 over 1400m yesterday. This was his fourth win on the bounce on the surface, making light of his 62.5kg and a wide draw as Marco van Rensburg had little more to do than a steering job.

- ANDREW HARRISON

Making the field as a reserve runner after the defection of Voldemort, the son of What A Winter was never in trouble and cruised to a comfortable victory chased home by a well-beaten Rosh Kedesh and rank outsider Few Dollars More.

The well-backed Mexican Pete hit the front briefly but was soon under pressure and faded tamely.

It was the second winner on the day for MJ Odendaal, nattily dressed in his red jacket and tie and always good value in the post-race interview egged on by presenter Paul Lafferty.

It was also the second win in a row for Hollywood Racing who had scored with El Rey Viene in the previous race.

The fact that Peter Muscutt had debutant Deandre’s Dream penciled for the Gr1 Premier’s Champion Stakes at month’s end should have given some indication as to his chances in the card opener. He duly obliged but under a driving ride from Serino Moodley, just holding off late efforts from Clintostar and The Centurion.

The colt was plenty green in the race and more can be expected but the Gr1 may be a bridge too far at this stage.