IT was a special moment for owner Raymond ‘Mitta’ Rousseau on Saturday when his six -year-old dark bay gelding All Correct won the Bonnie Blue Flag Trophy over 1820 metres.

The victory not only confirmed the growing status of All Correct, who was winning his second major trophy race in a row, but it was a nostalgic moment for the Rousseau/Silvera family. Bonnie Blue Flag, Horse of the Year in 1964 and 1965 who gained legendary racing status as a top performer, especially in her clashes with Khandahar, was trained by another recognised racing giant, Laurie Silvera, former many-time champion trainer and Rousseau’s uncle. Silvera continues to ply his trade as a conditioner in Canada.

“Yes, it was a very special moment for me as although I was very young at the time, I still remember Bonnie Blue Flag, and of course my uncle over the years has often spoken about his association with the horse.

“I was not there on Saturday to really soak in the moment, but going into the race it was my hope that I could win the Bonnie Blue Flag with one of my horses. And, although I was not present to witness the run by All Correct, it is still a rather pleasing family achievement and one which I am very happy about,” Rousseau said.

With Shane Ellis doing the riding honours once again for 14-time champion trainer Wayne DaCosta, All Correct, after sitting behind the pace for most of the way, took up the running turning for home and cruised to victory by two-and-a-half lengths in the Open Allowance event. Franfield (Dane Nelson) finished in second position ahead of the front-running Fortuneonehundred (Romario Saunders). All Correct completed the distance in a smart 1:55:2 minutes.

Trainer DaCosta said that he was happy with the victory.

“The time was good. The track has not been fast of late so the performance was a very creditable one. He (All Correct) was in the pace all the way and shook clear from the two-furlong point and I am just happy with his performance today (Saturday),” DaCosta said.

The champion trainer is of the view that the progress of All Correct will continue.

“All Correct has one more race before he reaches the top class and you never can tell. The top class is tough and competitive, but he stays and he can sprint when necessary, so right now the hope is that he can compete well,” DaCosta told the Complete Racing Guide.