BRILLIANT BERMADEZ

Bermadez made a winning return to action with a dominant win at Sale on Sunday.

Despite drawing the outside in the heat of the MCCC Series worth $100,000 over 1400 metres, Damien Oliver was positive and allowed Bermadez to gradually work across to lead after 400 metres and from then on it was a matter of how far he would win by.

Clear into the home straight Bermadez quickened clear under light riding and went to the line nearly four lengths clear of the favourite Hickok to score.

Mike Moroney was expecting a bold showing and was delighted with what he saw.

“I thought that was the Bermadez I knew today and it was an impressive win,” Mike said.

“He’s certainly talented and Damien said he wanted to lead but for the horse to go away from them like that after having to work a bit early I thought was most impressive.

“As long as he comes through this in good order we’ll head to the $500,000 final on Oaks day and it’s just a relief to see him doing what we know he’s capable of.”