Secret Agenda stayed towards the inside and revelled in the going to win Thursday's Group III Gucci Stakes (1100m) at Flemington.
The race was run in heavy rain, which caused the track to soften quickly, but Secret Agenda had no trouble with the going.
The field split in two from the start and Damien Oliver stuck to the inside from barrier four with the outside division, led by Tempt Me Not and Ottoman, marginally in front 200m out.
Four wins at the highest level last season clinched Australian Horse Of The Year honours for Dissident.
Dissident polled 119 votes, clear of dual Group I winner Brazen Beau (58) and Contributer (31), in the award decided by a national group of handicappers and racing media with points awarded on a 3-2-1 basis.
Trained by Peter Moody, Dissident was also named champion sprinter for his wins up to and including 1400 metres, namely the Memsie, C F Orr and All Aged Stakes as well as the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Group I level.
Australia's finest were honoured last night at the Australian Horse of the Year awards in Melbourne with Newgate Farm's new recruit Dissident the big winner being crowned Champion Sprinter and Australian Horse of the Year.
DissidentThe Peter Moody trained son of Sebring won four Group I events in the season passed - the Memsie Stakes (1400m), C F Orr Stakes (1400m) and All Aged Stakes (1400m) and Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m).
An easy winner at Mornington when making his career debut at Mornington on July 2, Gold Symphony finished second to the talented Jalan Jalan at Flemington a fortnight later.
Ridden by Glen Boss for champion trainer Peter Moody, Gold Symphony raced wide without cover in a race devoid of any early speed.
Messara says, "We're delighted with both these foals, they're full of quality and athletic, and offer early evidence that Dundeel is going to be well-suited to the mares we've selected for him."
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