Lightly raced Robert Smerdon-trained four-year-old Whistler Bowl followed his promising debut second in a Sale maiden (1400m) on 15 November with a really promising win, advancing to 1800m here. He was smartly away from his wide barrier (11) soon crossed to the lead and then travelled well at a very steady tempo (first 1200m 1:17.12). He got a break at the 300m and then drew away to score easily, sprinting home in a quick 34.23 (last 600m).