The Peter and Paul Snowden trained colt had the benefit of two recent trials, but was still set a tough task when the heavens opened as the two year-olds were being loaded into the gates.
With Hinchinbrook filly Brook Magic seizing the initiative to lead in the testing conditions, Darcarys was settled off the pace by Tye Angland and eased out wide on the home turn to make his run.
He surged late to win the 1000 metre scamper held together by a length under
his own steam and will no doubt sleep well tonight."His class shone through despite the track," said Paul Snowden.
"He had an easy run mid race, but then his wheels were spinning on the turn, but his class got him home.
"He's a work in progress, so we'll take him home and look at where we go next."
Tye Angland was well pleased with the colt.
"He's a lovely horse, but he never travelled, so it was good for him to get the win on the board," he said.
"The best part of his race was the last 100 metres."
A $1million Magic Millions purchase for James Harron Bloodstock from the Arrowfield Stud draft, Dracarys is the first foal of stakes-winning Elusive Quality (USA) mare Nocturnelle, a daughter of Group III winning juvenile Dama de Noche.
Arrowfield Stud will offer the three-quarter sister to Dracarys by Redoute's Choice at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale as Lot 262.
