On Jockeys’ Guild Day, the six-furlong Graded Stakes/Open Allowance None Such Sprint Trophy, named to honour the exploits of that all-time great speedster and staged as race nine, was the main attraction on the programme of 10 races. Also honoured were a select number of past champion riders, including the recently departed Trevor McKenzie, titlist in 1965, 1966, and 1968.

Pack Plays (USA), declared by Rowan Mathie and piloted by apprentice Emelio McLean, dominated the early fractions, turned for clear, and scored by two-and-a-half lengths, with the computerised electronic timing apparatus registering 1:10.3 when the winning post signalled the end of the gallop.

The opener was a maiden event, restricted to maiden four-year-olds and upwards, with the nine declared riders winless since February 1 this year. Kerry-Gayl Robinson brought the even-money favourite Dreamer, saddled by former jockey Phillip Elliot, from just off the pace to score by a head in the final stride of the seven-furlong gallop.