
Pierata - image Steve Hart
With Tommy Berry on board, he went about his work without any fuss, trailing the speed set by Cradle Mountain and went to the line under a strong hold.
Cradle Mountain held a 2-3/4 length advantage at the post with Pierata crossing the line another 4-1/4 lengths clear of talented Group II winner Kaonic.
The time for the heat was a handy 59.90 seconds with the last 600m run in 34.56.
A last start winner of the Group I ATC All Aged Stakes, Pierata is the $8 third favourite for The Everest and is set to resume in the Group III Concorde Stakes (1000m) Randwick on September 7.