JOE Murphy has long held Gustavus Weston in some regard and the talented son of Equiano showed just why as he put it all together at a vital juncture to claim a big race success in the Group 3 Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Phoenix Sprint Stakes.

An unplaced run in the Scurry Handicap last month meant that the Alfred Sweetnam-owned son of Equiano was returned at 16/1, but he had previously been placed at this level in the Lacken Stakes and bounced back to his very best in determined fashion.