Trainer Gavin Bedggood and the connections of Piastri have witnessed an immediate return on their investment with a victory at Mornington.

Previously managed by the Ciaron Maher stable, Piastri recently changed trainers following an online sale and went on to claim the Devilbend Golf Club Handicap (1200m) on Saturday.

Having been a winner at Flemington in July, Piastri’s most recent outing for the Maher stable resulted in a fourth-place finish at Sandown on August 22.

“We purchased him online two-and-a-half weeks ago and he arrived in fantastic order,” Bedggood told Racing.com.

“When there was a bit of rain forecast and he drew where he did, it was always going set up really well for him.”

Ridden by Blake Shinn, Piastri ($8) achieved a long-neck victory over Space Rider ($14), with Ferivia ($17) securing third place a further three-quarters-of-a-length adrift.

Bedggood commented that he had implemented only a few adjustments for Piastri since the gelding’s transfer from Maher’s Cranbourne stable to his own base near the training complex.

“He lives out in the yard now during the day,” Bedggood mentioned.

“We’ve galloped him twice since we’ve had him and we’re just trying to keep it pretty simple.

“He’ll go to the beach now and have five or six days of R and R and then we’ll try and follow the weather with him.”

Bedggood indicated that the Soft 5 track conditions were suitable and that, fortunately for Piastri, the race opportunity arose at an opportune time.

Shinn observed that Bedggood has built a reputation for his skill with horses transferring from other stables.

“He got a talented horse that was up and running and Gavin just put his polish on him as we know he’s a wonderful trainer,” Shinn said.

“He’s made his name with horses like this, and everything just panned out perfectly. He had the draw, got the rain and the set-up he wanted, and he was able to deliver.

“It was a great result for the owners who have come into the horse for first time and have got their money back.

“One-run, one-win. It’s a bonus.”

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