Seen as the consolation event for the $20million The Everest, the $2million Group III ATC Sydney Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday attracted a full field of 16 runners with 8YO gelding Rothfire landing the prize in a fairytale result for connections.

Crowned Australia’s Leading First Season Sire last season, Vinery Stud’s Ole Kirk has kept the momentum going, recording his first elite level winner as the Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman trained 3yo filly Ole Dancer got the better of the favourite to win the $1.5m Group 1 MRC Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield.