Feelin Dusty continued on his winning way in Hobart on Sunday night with a courageous harness racing win in a 3A0-3A1 over 1609 metres.
The Paul Hill-trained three-year-old was forced to face the breeze outside of Bettabrown Tiger that geld the pole position after an early battle for the lead.
The pair broke clear of the rest of the field in the back straight the last time with Feelin Dusty edging clear over the concluding stages to defeat Bettabrown Tiger by a half-head.
It was Feelin Dusty's second win from as many outings this season and Hill was delighted with the gelding's latest effort.
"The aim was to win his two three-year-old races before we look at the feature events coming up so it is mission accomplished for part one of his campaign," Hill said.
"The other horse (Bettabrown Tiger) did a great job and fought on well but from 400 metres out I always felt my horse was going to win.
"He copped a cold about six weeks ago and that set him back two weeks but he recovered quickly but I'll give him an easy 10 days and in the meantime work out a suitable race program for him leading up to the Tasmania Derby.
"The Globe Derby (3YO sires stakes) is his main mission this season and that's in May so we've got a bit of time to sort out where he races heading towards that event."
Bettabrown Tiger, prepared by Melissa Maine and driven by her partner Gareth Rattray, was courageous in defeat and he should make his presence felt in whatever he tackles in the coming months.
The Todd Rattray-trained Bremusa trailed the leader throughout and stuck to his guns well and will definitely be improved from the run and Debt Till We Part finished fifth.
Debt Till We Part is a well put together colt by Santastics Pan (USA) that has improved a great deal from last season and he too should win his share of races.
Peter Staples