Kevin Daffy may have only one horse in work, but that was all he needed as Oh Too Good delivered a thrilling win in Saturday’s VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m) at Flemington.

After a narrow defeat during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the mare made amends in spectacular fashion, handing Daffy his first metropolitan winner and a milestone that meant the world to the Pakenham-based trainer.

“It is indescribable, really,” Daffy said.

“To have my first metropolitan winner and for it to be at Flemington is very special.”

“This is unfinished business from our only run here on Oaks Day where she just got pipped in a half million-dollar race and I am still getting over that but today helps make up for it.”

Uncertain about how she’d handle the soft track or the trip, Daffy was full of praise after the mare passed the test with flying colours.

“Not in my wildest dreams,” he added.

“Winning her first race in a maiden at Pakenham was enough for me and everything she has done since has been a bonus.

“I know how fortunate I am and how hard this game is. I am fortunate to be where I am as the smallest trainer in Australia with one horse.”

Jimmy The Bear ($2.05), the favourite, settled back and closed late to finish second by 3¼ lengths, while Regal Vow ($6.50) claimed third, ¾ length behind.

Oh Too Good ($5) will now be aimed at the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on July 5.

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