John Bary was back in the Group One groove at Te Aroha yesterday.
He successfully executed a long-term plan when the well-related Miss Wilson reigned supreme in the Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (1600m).
An emotional Bary savoured top-flight success with the half-sister by Stratum to his former star galloper Jimmy Choux, a multiple Group One winner and former New Zealand Horse of the Year.
He was bred and raced by Richard and Liz Wood and their familiar colours were donned by Vinnie Colgan aboard Miss Wilson.
"It's great for Richard and Liz. They have been big supporters of the stable," Bary said.