Noble Trick had the trial form on the board and made it count at Riverina Paceway on Friday.
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The two-year-old came into his first assignment after trial wins at West Wyalong and Coolamon and definitely lived up to expectations.
Sent out a $1.35 shot after being well supported late in The TAB App Maiden Pace (1740m), Noble Trick easily led from barrier one and never looked in danger up against the older horses.
Going on to down Kailani Lass ($31) by 16.1 metres in a mile rate of 1:57.3, Mirrool trainer-driver Stephen Maguire was impressed with his performance.
"He went very nice," Maguire said.
"He went like a little professional race."
Maguire had been pleased with his trial efforts, but was even happier the son of Bling It On produced at the races.
"It was one thing I had in the back of my mind," he said.
"It is all good going to a quiet trial track but then they come here and see a few different things and it's all different but he done the job good."
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Noble Trick has always shown Maguire plenty of ability.
Now Maguire is looking to be patient with the gelding he bred and owns.
He's got another run penciled in before a let up with the NSW Breeders Challenge series in mind, which has been moved to later in the year.
"I'll find another race for him before the end of the month and then give him a bit of time off," Maguire said.
Noble Trick is the third winner from Bling It On's debut crop.
Maguire was one of eight different winning trainers and drivers as honours were shared across the eight-race card.