The James Cummings trained Savvan was sent out favourite for the 1550 metre
contest and enjoyed a handy trail for Jason Collett before taking control
rounding the turn and holding off a strong challenge from Speed Hero to win by a
half-head."She's built like a colt," Cummings said. "She's got plenty of substance about her.
"She can do well up north if we get her there in good form."
Cummings is looking at the Listed Gold Coast Bracelet (1800m) on May 6 as a stepping stone to Savvan's winter grand final, Cummings already putting a plan in motion to ensure she gets there.
"She'll be nominated for the Queensland Oaks when the time comes," Cummings said.
"She pulls hard. She's a very willing horse. Very giving and with bit of racing and a bit of work she'll come back to us.
"She's going the right way."
A $350,000 NZB Premier purchase for DGR Thoroughbreds from the Trelawney Stud draft, Savvan runs in the familiar colours of Dato Tan Chin Nam's Think Big Stud, who own the filly in partnership with Kia Ora Stud and Westcode Pty Ltd.
With two wins and four placings from seven starts she has already won over $80,000 in prizemoney and was Group III placed in the spring..
Savvan is a half-sister to stakes-placed Smashing from Group II winner Ruud Van Slaats and comes from the family of Group I winning filly Ruud Awakening.
