Three years and twenty four starts after making his debut , Cerdan has finally crossed the line in first place.

The frustration of six earlier "runner up" placings was wiped away after a perfect front running ride by visiting Australian jockey Ben Melham who was having his first race ride in Singapore. Melham was actually the eighteenth rider to sit on Cerdan in a race. Previous unsuccessful riders included the winners of six Melbourne Cups the Epsom Derby a few Caulfield Cups, a Cox Plate and many other major Group races.

Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman seems to have worked out the key to having Cerdan reach his potential and had him ready to win. Well spaced races and a light preparation to keep him fresh being the key.