Fans of trotting hero Monbet had two reasons to celebrate last night.
Because not only did the superstar destroy his opponents in the $150,000 Canam Rowe Cup at Alexandra Park, but soon after co-trainer Greg Hope confirmed his dream season is not over.
"Providing he pulls up well we will press on for the Jewels now," said Hope.
The season-ending Jewels at Cambridge on June 4 gives Monbet one more chance to press for Horse of the Year honours, his Jewels task made easier by the sad loss to racing for the remainder of the year of his arch rival Speeding Spur.
While the absence of three topliner, injured trotters meant last night's feature wasn't the strongest Rowe Cup, the way Monbet won it is hard to believe he could have been beaten. Handled cautiously by Ricky May early he settled near last before looping the field to lead at the 1800m mark and he simply kept running, winning effortlessly.