An excited Rosie Myers admitted she had a small moment of panic nearing the business end of yesterday's group one Harcourts Thorndon Mile at Trentham, when in front on eventual winner Thee Auld Floozie.
Until that stage, Myers had produced a perfect ride on the Mastercraftsman mare after settling sweetly behind the hectic early speed in the race. Myers bided her time as the field compacted nearing the home turn and when clear air emerged she pushed the "go" button on the mare, who simply exploded to the front at the 300m mark.
It was then that a warning by trainer Stephen Marsh began to ring in her ears.
"She travelled beautifully throughout but I was in two minds on the turn whether to go in or out on her," she explained.
"We came off the fence and I was able to get a good run in between them and she just took off.