AFTER a deplorable week weather-wise, the ground was saturated; however, the going was described as yielding to soft (heavy in places), which is a credit to the course.

The opening four-year-old maiden was captured by Metal D’Ainay (5/4 - 2/1), who trounced his three rivals. The son of Cokoriko was at the head of affairs throughout, before coming under pressure after three out.