It’s not the size of the stable that counts, but how you use it — and Kevin Daffy’s one-horse operation proved just that as Oh Too Good dominated the feature race at Flemington on Saturday.

The consistent mare delivered a memorable result for her trainer in the VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m), putting past disappointment at the Melbourne Cup Carnival behind her, and giving Daffy a major career milestone in the process.

“It is indescribable, really,” Daffy said.

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

“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.”

There were concerns about how the five-year-old mare would handle the soft going and the mile trip, but Oh Too Good answered every question — and delivered a massive thrill for her devoted trainer.

“Not in my wildest dreams,” Daffy 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.”

Race favourite Jimmy The Bear ($2.05) was sluggish from the gates but made ground late to grab second, 3¼ lengths behind the winner, while Regal Vow ($6.50) was third, a further ¾ length away.

Oh Too Good ($5) is now set to target the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on July 5.

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