Stan put a disappointing run behind him to make it three wins from his last four runs at Newcastle on their very busy Plate Day.  Jimmy gave him a peach of a ride from the front and they won going away.

“Not a strong race for the grade, and few got into it as they finished strung out behind SAN CASSIANO.  The winner was able to dominate, winding up the pace turning in and seeing off his only serious challenger. That makes it three wins from his last four runs and this was the highest mark he’s won off. He takes his racing well and has plenty of options in the near future. QUOTES: Ruth Carr, trainer of San Cassiano: I thought we might be handicapped to the hilt but when things go his way he’s a difficult horse to pass.”

– Racing Post