EXCELLENT Rhythm, purchased for just A$2,000 three years ago as a jumping prospect by trainer Rachael Cunningham, put in a Crisp-like performance to win the steeple named after the great chaser of the 1970s who was famously run down by Red Rum 1973 Grand National.

Ridden by Jarrod Lynch the pair led all the way, and were over 20 lengths in front with 800 metres left in the 3,900 metre Crisp Steeple worth $125,000 and run at Sandown.