The Aaron Purcell-trained Falcool took the quantum leap from a maiden at Casterton and a benchmark 64 at Warrnambool to a Listed win in the Incognitus Stakes (1100m) at Flemington on Super Saturday.
Ridden for the first time by Hugh Bowman, Falcool sat well back off the early speed down the rail side at the
Once in clear air, Falcool showed an impressive turn of foot to defeat Ken's Dream (Dream Ahead) by one and a quarter lengths with Sheriff John Stone (Reward For Effort) back in third. (photos Grant Courtney).
"He's been known to run along a bit but he wasn't that quick away," Bowman said.
"I had to choose which way I went, they split where I was so I thought I'll go to the inside because I'm there later on the day with Spieth. "Barrier one might be the place to be.
"He was very much suited by the straight course. He travelled really smoothly for me mid-race. I did get a saloon passage, he really let down and was strong late."
A $60,000 purchase by his trainer from the
A brother to the stakes-placed I'm Cool, the son of
Bay Breeze has a filly foal by Good Journey (USA) and was bred back to Helmet last spring.
Falcool becomes the 12th stakes-winner for Glenlogan Park's evergreen Falvelon.
