Condor continued his remarkable run of form with a strong front-running victory at Wangaratta on Sunday, adding another win to his growing résumé for the Fitzsimmons Racing stable.

The five-year-old gelding has thrived since returning to Australia, and once again showed his trademark speed and toughness over the 1000 metres, proving hard to catch under a confident ride from apprentice Sage Duric.

Trainer Tim Fitzsimmons was full of praise for the gelding, who continues to exceed expectations.

“He’s been an absolute little beauty since he’s been back,” Fitzsimmons said. “He was probably the lowest-rated horse we brought back, and he just keeps knocking out wins.”

Sunday’s victory also marked a special milestone for Duric, riding her first winner for the stable.

“That was Sage’s first ride for me,” Fitzsimmons said. “I’ve known her since she was a little kid in Singapore, so I’ve been trying to find the right horse for her and today worked out perfectly. It was a great ride — she showed initiative, travelled well and finished the job. I’m rapt for Sage today.”

Condor’s consistency has become a hallmark of his racing style, even if his pattern is straightforward.

“That’s his fourth win,” Fitzsimmons added. “He’s a bit one-dimensional, but he’s a great worker. I kept him mad fresh for today. He does appreciate the sting out of the ground, so I was a little concerned about the Good 3 track, but he’s done really well.”

Duric echoed the trainer’s sentiments, crediting the gelding’s natural speed and professionalism.

“I know that he has really good gate speed and he mustered really well, so I just let him do what he does best,” she said. “To our favour, it worked out.”

The win also carried personal significance for the young jockey.

“It was great to get a win for Tim today. I’ve known Tim since I started riding trackwork for Stephen Gray,” Duric said. “It’s a bit of a full-circle moment — Dad had a lot of success with Tim in Singapore, so today was a really special win.”

With four victories now to his name in Australia, Condor continues to prove a reliable and valuable performer for the stable, rewarding owner Mr Yong once again with another determined on-pace success.