Red Infantry got off the mark over hurdles when landing the first at Sandown Park today under the excellent David Noonan.
The 6yr old had shown plenty of promise last season, but this was his first success.
He showed signs of inexperience up the home straight, but stayed on well and gave his enthusiastic owner, Rob Little a day to remember!
Being from the family of Red Marauder, he will improve with racing and will stay further, so there is plenty to look forward to this season.