Cameron was relaxing in the warmth of the Top End as he enjoys a well deserved break at Darwin, as that city gears up for their biggest day of racing on Monday with the running of the listed Darwin Cup.

Stable foreman Pat Cannon was left in charge to saddle up Choreograph today in his first career victory in impressive style.

After shooting to the front of the field in the early stages, the Baryshnikov gelding was able to cruise home and win in great style.

Cannon said after the race the stable would target some stakes races during the start of the spring carnival with the three-year-old.

"I don't think she's right up to the top class," Cannon said.

"But some of those early races at listed sort of level shout suit him nicely."

One race the stable could aim for is the listed Ealing Park Vain Stakes, a race won last year by accomplished sprinter North Boy.

Bred and part owned by Rick Woodman, Choreograph was ridden to victory by Steven Arnold. Cameron and Arnold have had great success together since their early years in Adelaide.

The consistent gelding Stormin' Gun, a major drifter in on course markets, battled along strongly to finish second.

Bunreba, who was backing up after placing at Moonee Valley last Saturday, ran a handy third and being just off the pace throughout.

Choreograph had a two and a quarter length advantage at the post, while Stormin' Gun was a further one and a quarter lengths in front of the third placegetter.

Tricolours was best of the rest in fourth place.

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