Control Unit in control but only just

But the champ needed all the urgings of jockey Wilmer Galviz to secure a 3/4 length victory over a determined Takeoneforjoey in the three-horse race.

Galviz sent his mount into the lead , passing early leader Big Five O 800 metres out and was swiftly tracked by Takeoneforjoey.

Entering the final 300 metres, Control Unit held a clear lead, gbut ex-champion rider Brian Boodramsingh conjured up enough from the John O’Brien-trained runner to be just held foof by the winner.

Mirkana scored a massive upset when taking the handicap for three-year-olds and over rated 30-0 winning at the huge odds of 80/1, rewarding backers with a tote payout of $90.o5 and $13.70 on a $1 wager.

And the superfecta dividend with Mischief Maker, Always Ready and Saynomore following in that order, was a very rewarding $12, 214.30.

Galviz was the star rider of the day with a bulging bag of four winning rides.

But champion trainer Glenn Mendez had to share the day’s honours with Terrance Thomas and Rohit Dube, the trio saddling two winners each.

Next day’s racing is on Saturday when the ARC will will be conduction a livestream test.