Opawa Superstar lived up to his name at Addington on Thursday night, when he broke through for his maiden Group One victory in the Suck It Up Ltd New Zealand Breeders Stakes.
The son of Fernando Bale and Opawa Tab was sent out the $1.70 favourite in the $30,000 feature, and he delivered in sensational style, winning by over five lengths in 29.80.
His kennelmate Chatty Mavis finished in second, while Milky Tea made it a trifecta for Balcairn trainers, Jean and Dave Fahey.
"We're very happy with the result," says Dave Fahey. "He's definitely better on a two-turn track.
"There's a good chance he hasn't even reached his peak yet, but time will tell. He's nice and strong and has good acceleration once he hits the ground.