Talented juvenile Blur proved far too classy for his opposition in the $60,000 smoke-free Stakes (1100m) on Derby Day at Morphettville in Adelaide today.

The gelding, prepared by Colin Little, started an odds-favourite on the strength of his runs last time in behind the likes of Innovation Girl, Choisir and Lovely Jubly.

"He was a little slow to begin but it probably proved a blessing," winning rider Damien Oliver said.

"He had a soft run along the rail and took a while to get going but once the split came he went through for a soft win. It was like a track gallop in the end."

Little took the punt of not working the galloper since he arrived in Adelaide more than a week ago.

"The last hit-out he had was the previous Saturday," Little said.

"After the trip over I didn’t want to gallop him during the week, so all he’s done is beach work up at Cheltenham."

Although Blur has raced just five times, he has now campaigned in four states and was resuming since finishing fifth in the rich Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast in January.

"He had eight weeks in the paddock after the Gold Coast," Little said.

"We’ve set him for the races in Adelaide because they looked good options for him. His next start will be in the Jansz in nine days time."

The Jansz is a Group 3 race over 1200m worth $100,000.

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