Piastri makes an immediate impact at Mornington

An immediate return on investment has been delivered for the connections of Piastri, with trainer Gavin Bedggood celebrating a victory at Mornington.

Having previously been under the care of the Ciaron Maher stable, Piastri recently changed hands via an online sale and went on to win the Devilbend Golf Club Handicap (1200m) on Saturday.

Piastri, a Flemington winner in July, was last seen competing for the Maher stable when finishing fourth 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."

Under the guidance of jockey Blake Shinn, Piastri ($8) secured a victory by a long neck over Space Rider ($14), with Ferivia ($17) finishing a further three-quarters-of-a-length behind in third.

Bedggood explained that he had made only a few minor adjustments since the gelding was transferred from Maher's Cranbourne stable to his own yard.

"He lives out in the yard now during the day," Bedggood commented.

"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."

The trainer noted that the Soft 5 track conditions were advantageous and, fortunately for Piastri, the race presented itself at an opportune moment.

Shinn remarked that Bedggood has cultivated a reputation for his success with horses transitioning 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 stated.

"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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