The Kiwi filly Belle Cheval engaged in a dead-heat scenario for the second race running, prevailing narrowly this time by dipping her nose in to grab the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.

Previously pipped at the post by Well Written in the NZB Kiwi (1500m) over Ellerslie on March 7, the three-year-old’s trainer Mark Walker admitted misreading both finishes but welcomed Saturday’s success.

"I actually thought we got beaten today, but I thought we’d won the NZB Kiwi, so I’m not a very good judge," Walker said.

Success in the Vinery Stud Stakes over 2000m marked Walker’s second Group 1 of the day across the ditch, with Seize The Day, partnered with Sam Bergerson in NZ, winning the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) prior.

He trusted her local references for Sydney challenge, her toughness suiting the new distance test.

"The formline at home is really strong," Walker said.

No change to plans for one Sydney hit despite the win for Belle Cheval’s owners.

Straight to spell now, then Victorian spring prep, Walker stated.

After last Saturday’s $5 million Golden Slipper (1200m) success on Guest House, jockey Zac Lloyd notched another Group 1 with Belle Cheval, beating a steward’s inquiry from Billy Egan on After Summer.

Brushing ensued as Lloyd swung wide for the drive, but blame went to the second horse converging.

Belle Cheval ($2.60 fav) idled a touch end-on without affecting After Summer’s ($61) charge, objection thrown out.

"Normally, she’s known for her dazzling turn of foot, whereas today she built and showed a bit of fight," Lloyd said.

"She’s a good mare, and it was a tenacious win."

The favourite Belle Cheval ($2.60) nicked it by nose over After Summer ($61), Salty Pearl ($4.20) neck away third.

Fourth fell to New Zealand Oaks champ Ohope Wins ($2.70), three-quarters length short.

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