Even from the master this was something special.
Because while Canterbury trainer Paul Nairn has had more lucrative victories than Habibti Ivy's fighting effort in the $100,000 Anzac Cup at Alexandra Park last night, few have been more satisfying.
The former high class 3-year-old was the forgotten horse of New Zealand trotting just two months ago, after issues kept her away from the track for over 18 months.
But not only has she returned unbeaten in five starts, she is now a group one winner after just 14 starts, with the promise of so much more to come.
"That was pretty special, to win a group one at her first real attempt at open class," said the quietly spoken Nairn.