IRISHMAN Martin Kelly and Thubiaan streaked away with the A$100,000 Von Doussa Steeplchase at Oakbank on Saturday providing trainer Eric Musgrove with his 12th win in the race.

“This is what racing is all about,” said Kelly who has been in Australia for the past seven years. “Each and every day we get up to work horses like this. I’ve been with the horse the whole way and it still really hasn’t sunk in. Winning a race at Oakbank is always a thrill, but to win a Von Doussa is something else.” Thubiaan produced a faultless display over the 3,250 metres and 16 fences to win by six lengths from Lord Of The Song and Jervois.